Tank Inspection Handbook

Tank
Inspection
Handbook
This is the fourth edition of the Tank Container
Inspection Handbook. This handbook will be
updated from time to time.
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Safety (3)
SECTION 2 Definitions and Cleaning

Terminology (9)
SECTION 3 Completion of Tank Repair

Estimate (21)
Completion of Internal Shell
Condition Chart (29)
Tank ISO location Codes (32)
Container ISO Codes (37)
ISO Damage Codes (48)
ISO Repair Codes (52)
Cost Allocation (55)
SECTION 4 Inspection Procedures (59)

Post Estimate Inspection (62)
Joint Survey (63)
Post Repair (64)
Combined Post-Repair &
On-Hire (67)
Supplementary Estimate (67)
Lessee On-Hire Survey (68)
Pre-delivery Inspection (70)
GQ Sticker (71)
Lessee Refuse Cost Report (72)
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SECTION 5 Identification of Manufacturers'
Defects (73)
Procedure for Reporting
Manufacturers' Defects (78)
Warranty Report - New Defects (81)
SECTION 6 Identification of Frequent Misuse

of Tank Containers (83)
SECTION 7 Improper Repairs (89)
SECTION 8 Inspection Guidelines for Tank

Containers (ACC) (93)
SECTION 9 Convention for Safe Containers

(CSC) (139)
For further information please contact:
Engineering and Technical Services Department
GE SeaCo Services Ltd.

21 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RY, UK
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 5600
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7939 5650
Email ets@GE SeaCo.com
Website www.GE SeaCotanks.com
All advice and information contained within this

publication is provided in good faith. However, the
authors and publishers can accept no liability or
responsibility for any errors, omissions or
inaccuracies contained herein. GE SeaCo
recommends that strict observance of all the relevant
statutory codes of practice is maintained and that
routine servicing and inspection procedures are
undertaken by competent personnel and trained in
safety procedures.
July 2009
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Section 1
SAFETY
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Section 1 - Safety
Contents of Section
Safe inspection procedures and practice. (5)
Specific Inspection Hazards (6)
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DO NOT OPERATE ANY VALVES /FITTINGS
OR ENTER ANY TANK WHICH DOES NOT
POSSESS A VALID SAFETY DOCUMENT.
SEE SECTION 2 FOR DEFINITION OF A

VALID SAFETY DOCUMENT.
INTRODUCTION
Inspections should be carried out in compliance

with international and local laws including
health and safety, the workplace, inspection
and working conditions. The following is for
guidance only.
SAFE INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND

PRACTICE.
Tank containers are designed to transport

cargoes which may be dangerous.
Characteristics and safety hazards associated
with specific cargoes are available from
manufacturers on the Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS).
Cargoes might be transported under a blanket

layer of inert gas such as nitrogen. An inert gas
cannot support human life; breathing any gas
mixture possessing less than 19.5% of oxygen
is likely to cause suffocation (asphyxiation).
Prior to a thorough cleaning and ventilation,
tanks may not possess adequate oxygen to
sustain life or may contain harmful or explosive
vapours hazardous to one's health.
Do not operate any valves/fittings or enter any

tank which does not possess a valid safety
document
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Personnel must not enter any tank
container until a tank entry permit has been
completed. Entry permits are designed to help
ensure compliance with confined space entry
laws and regulations of all governments having
jurisdiction (nation, state/province, locality,
etc.).
Before entering a tank the inspector must:

- Check the last cargo and safety data
(MSDS) and take appropriate action.
- Check that the tank has been cleaned.
- Check that the tank has been
adequately ventilated with fresh air to
ensure a minimum oxygen content of
19%.
- Check the tank atmosphere to
determine the absence of explosive or
flammable vapour or gas.
- Check that an attendant who has full
knowledge of the time of entry is
stationed outside the tank in the
immediate vicinity and that the
inspector and attendant are equipped
with all safety and rescue equipment
required by all applicable laws and
regulations.
SPECIFIC INSPECTION HAZARDS
Personnel must be mindful of certain specific

hazards which could potentially arise when
inspections or testing of containers are
performed. These include but are not limited to:
Asphyxiation or poisoning upon entry into an

unclean tank or a tank possessing insufficient
oxygen.
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Sudden release of pressure from discharge
valves or manlid if opened while tank is under
pressure. Avoid standing in front of fittings,
openings or over the manlid if the possibility of
sudden pressure discharge exists. Personnel
should depressurise the tank vessel by
carefully operating the airline valve. Do not
depressurise the tank vessel by attempting to
open the manlid.
Always face away from the manlid opening

when finally cracking and lifting the manlid
to avoid inhalation of any potentially
hazardous escaping fumes or unanticipated
pressure release.
Sudden release of steam pressure from
steam tubes. Avoid standing in front of steam
tube openings or quick release valves if the
possibility of sudden pressure discharge exists,
or when depressurising the steam heating
system.
Jamming of fingers in open valves during

inspection. Do not place fingers into open
valves as sudden closure could crush fingers.
Falling from damaged ladder or walkway.

Ensure repairs to damaged sections of ladder
or walkway prior to treading on them if
condition is unsafe to proceed. Ensure that
there is no contamination on the ladder or
walkway which may cause loss of grip.
NOTE: ALL PERSONNEL HAVE A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN HEALTH
AND SAFETY AND MUST TAKE CARE TO
REDUCE ANY RISKS TO AN ABSOLUTE
MINIMUM.
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Section 2
DEFINITIONS AND
CLEANING
TERMINOLOGY
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Section 2 -
Definitions And Cleaning Terminology
Contents of Section
Definitions. (11)
1 Damage (11)
2 Age Related Deterioration (11)
3 Improper Repairs (11)
4 Full Refurbishment (12)
5 Partial Refurbishment (12)
6 Tank (13)
7 Hazardous Tank (13)
8 Statutory Test Date (13)
9 Detachable Parts (13)
10 Consequential Damage (13)
11 Cleaning Terminology (14)
a) Evidence of last cargo (14)
b) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)(14)
c) Certificate of Cleanliness (14)
d) Cleaning Receipt (15)
e) Entry Permit (or Safety Certificate) (15)
f) Safety Document (16)
g) Qualified Person (16)
h) Specialist Cleaning Contractor (16)
i) Transferable Stain (17)
12. GE SeaCo Surveyor (17)
Appendix 2.1 Cleanliness Certificate (18)
Appendix 2.2 Cleaning Receipt (19)
Appendix 2.3 Entry Permit (20)
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DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are used in this
manual:
1 DAMAGE
Damage is one or more physical defects in a

container caused by a single event or a series of
events such as impact, abrasion
contamination, cargo attack etc. which exceeds
the acceptable limits as defined in Section 8
entitled Inspection Guidelines for Tank
Containers of this handbook. This includes
corrosion, pitting or gouges to the interior or
exterior of the tank, shell, fittings or
accessories.
2 AGE RELATED DETERIORATION
Age Related Deterioration (ARD) is one or

more physical defects resulting inevitably from
exposure of the container to conditions for
which it was designed. It precludes the
existence of any physical defect which is
considered unacceptable in accordance with
GE SeaCo's Inspection Guidelines, as defined
in Section 8 of this handbook and which may
have led to the deteriorated condition.
3 IMPROPER REPAIRS
An improper repair is any repair performed

where any one of the following defects is
present:
- The repair has not been performed in

strict accordance with GE SeaCo
guidelines.
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- The repair is of a quality or condition
which could still be defined as damage
according to GE SeaCo guidelines.
- The repair has an adverse affect on the

original ISO dimensions of the
container.
- The repair affects the structural

integrity of the container.
- Use of incorrect materials.
- Sub standard preparation or painting.
- Poor quality welding or workmanship.
- Sub-standard cleaning or polishing of

the tank or fittings.
4 FULL REFURBISHMENT
Full refurbishment is the process of removing

all the paint coating and any corrosion from the
tank frame by abrasive blasting followed by
repainting and replacing the cladding and
insulation.
The insulation and cladding may be refurbished

as part of a full refurbishment process.
However, it is not essential for the cladding to
be included in a full refurbishment process.
5 PARTIAL REFURBISHMENT
Partial refurbishment is the process of

renovating areas of the tank to an extent less
than that defined as Full Refurbishment.
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6 TANK
Tank Container in its entirety. (Not just the

tank shell)
7 UN PORTABLE TANK
Tank designed and approved for the carriage of

dangerous goods (as defined by UN dangerous
goods list). The GE SeaCo tank fleet includes
UN Types T1 to T50 (IMO1, IMO2 and IMO5).
8 STATUTORY TEST DATE
The date when a periodic inspection and

pressure test of the tank was carried out to
comply with the regulations of the
governmental approving agencies.
9 DETACHABLE PARTS
Detachable parts are components which are

not permanently attached to the tank and are
designed for easy detachment to facilitate the
loading, unloading or general operation of the
tank container.
Examples of detachable parts are:
- Valves, gaskets and seals.
- Blank flanges and outlet caps.
- Bolts, nuts and washers.
- Syphon tubes.
- Electric plugs.
10 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE
Any damage resulting from the lessee's failure to

carry out a necessary repair.
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11 CLEANING TERMINOLOGY
a) Evidence of Last Cargo
A written document from a qualified and

authorised employee or representative of the
lessee stating the proper shipping name of the
last cargo, together with the U.N. reference
number.
Note: the brand name or proprietary name of
the cargo is NOT the proper shipping name.
b) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
A document issued by the manufacturer of the

cargo detailing the cargo characteristics and
safety precautions.
c) Certificate of Cleanliness
A document issued by a qualified person

stating:
- Tank container serial number
- Date, Time and Place of issue
- Name of Survey Company
- Name of Cleaning Company
- Last cargo and UN number
- Method of Cleaning
- Gas free entry permit
- A thorough visual examination has been
carried out and the interior of the tank,
valves and fittings are free of pitting,
corrosion, contamination, particles of
previous cargo and odour.
- The tank is clean and dry.
See Appendix 2.1 for an example of a

Certificate of Cleanliness.
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Cleaning Certificate Validity Date
The Cleaning Certificate date of issue should

be recent. An evaluation of the circumstances
and the issue date should be undertaken to
ensure that the tank has not been used since
the time of issue. For example, allowance
should be made for the transit time between
the point of cleaning and the off-hire depot.
Circumstances may vary and it is not possible
to set a specific validity date. For certain cargo
an entry permit / safety certificate will be
necessary.
d) Cleaning Receipt (wash ticket)
A document issued by the qualified person of a

specialist cleaning contractor responsible for the
tank cleaning stating that
A thorough visual examination has been
carried out and the interior of the tank, valves
and fittings are free of contamination, particles of
previous cargo and odour.
See Appendix 2.2 for an example of a Cleaning

Receipt.
e) Entry Permit (or Safety Certificate)
A document issued by a qualified person of the

repair depot, or surveyor, in order that
personnel may safely carry out prescribed
tasks. The document should state:
- Tank container serial number

- Date, Time and Place of issue
- Name of Survey Company
- Name of person issuing certificate
- Last Cargo and UN number
- MSDS reference
- Period of validity of the permit
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- Tests carried out (as applicable)
- oxygen reading (gas free)
- Purpose of tank entry
- All necessary precautions have been
taken to make the tank safe for
entering and carrying out prescribed
work during the specified time.
See Appendix 2.3 for an example of an Entry

Permit.
The validity of the Entry Permit is strictly on a

limited time basis; it must be current. Any
delays in carrying out subsequent repair work
may necessitate the issue of a further Entry
Permit.
f) Cleaning Document
Is a written declaration that the tank has been

cleaned. Depending on the circumstances a
cleaning document may be the:
- Cleanliness receipt
- Cleanliness certificate
- Entry permit (safety certificate)
g) Qualified Person (e.g. surveyor,

quality controller)
A person that is properly trained, competent

and experienced and is authorised by the
employer or governmental body as is
appropriate, to undertake the task.
h) Specialist Cleaning Contractor
A company of high-standing local reputation

skilled in tank cleaning and licensed by
appropriate governmental agencies and a
member of applicable trade organisations.
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i) Transferable Stain
A stain or discoloration which can be removed

from the metal surface of the tank shell or
fittings by normal cleaning methods or by the
use of a nylon abrasive Scotchbrite pad.
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Any GE SeaCo Engineer or any Engineer
authorised by GE SeaCo to carry out Tank
inspections or surveys.
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APPENDIX 2.1 (GE SeaCo preferred format)
CLEANLINESS CERTIFICATE
ISSUED BY SURVEYOR
SURVEY COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:
TANK NO:
PLACE OF ISSUE: DATE OF ISSUE / TIME :
CLEANING COMPANY: LOCATION:
CLEANING PROCESS:
LAST CARGO : UN NO. :
EXTERIOR free from all cargo and contamination

Exterior frame, tank & walkways YES
Manlid and valve compartments YES
Serial nos. and statutory markings YES
Cargo labels removed YES
INTERIOR
Entry made into tank by surveyor YES
Free from odour YES
Free from all cargo and contamination YES
Free from corrosion or pitting YES
(if no, report detail below)
Dry YES
VALVES/FITTINGS free from all cargo and contamination
Valves YES
Manlid seal YES
Dip-pipe/ Syphon pipe YES
Gas free Entry Permit issued YES
REMARKS
A thorough visual examination has been carried out and the interior of
the tank, valves and fittings are free of contamination, previous cargo
and odour.
The tank is clean and dry.
NAME (PRINT) SIGNED
(being the qualified surveyor)
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APPENDIX 2.2
CLEANING RECEIPT (Wash Ticket)
ISSUED BY CLEANING COMPANY
CLEANING COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:
* TANK NO:
* PLACE OF ISSUE:
* DATE OF ISSUE / TIME :
* CLEANING PROCESS:
* LAST CARGO :
* UN NO. :
Gas free Entry Permit issued YES
REMARKS
A thorough visual examination has been carried out and the

* interior of the tank, valves and fittings are free of
contamination, previous cargo and odour.
The tank is clean and dry. YES
* NAME (PRINT) SIGNED
The cleaning receipt as a minimum must

contain the details marked *.
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APPENDIX 2.3
ENTRY PERMIT
ISSUED BY DEPOT / SURVEYOR
ISSUED BY DEPOT - NAME AND ADDRESS:
ISSUED BY SURVEYOR
- SURVEY COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:
TANK NO:
PLACE OF ISSUE: DATE OF ISSUE / TIME :
CLEANING PROCESS:
LAST CARGO : UN NO. :
VALID FROM: DATE TIME
TO: DATE TIME
PURPOSE OF TANK ENTRY
TESTS OF CONTAMINATES AND ATMOSPHERE IN THE TANK

TEST TYPE RESULT SATISFACTORY
YES / NO
Safety equipment to be worn by person making entry into tank
A full examination of the hazard of the tank has been carried out and
the appropriate safety tests completed with acceptable results.
The tank is safe to enter.
NAME (PRINT) SIGNED
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Section 3
COMPLETION OF TANK
REPAIR ESTIMATE
and
COMPLETION OF
INTERNAL SHELL
CONDITION CHART
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Section 3 - Completion of Tank
Repair Estimate
and
Completion of Internal
Shell Condition Chart
Contents of Section
Completion OF Tank Repair Estimate. (23)

1 Last Cargo (23)
2 Test Date (24)
3 Container Grading (24)
4 Component (24)
5 Damage Codes (25)
6 Repair Codes (28)
7 Damage/Dimensions - Remarks (28)
Internal Shell Condition Chart (29)
Appendix 3.1 - Interior Shell Chart (31)
Appendix 3.2 - ISO Damage Location Code (32)
Appendix 3.3 - ISO Component Codes (37)
Appendix 3.4 - Damage Code Description (48)
Appendix 3.5 - Repair Code Description (52)
Appendix 3.6 - Cost Allocation (55)
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COMPLETION OF TANKCONTAINER
REPAIR ESTIMATE
The following instructions are for the benefit of

depots that prepare manual Repair
Estimates (RE).
INTRODUCTION
A Repair Estimate (RE) (which performs the

function of off-hire damage report) must be
completed by the depot for every tank entering
the depot off lease.
Freemove units moved in status A condition or
new units ex manufacturer must be checked to
ensure they have not suffered transit damage. If
such units have transit damage then a Repair
Estimate must be completed for that unit.
For Tank Containers the Repair Estimate is a

single page document.
Listed below are descriptions of the entries that

must be made in each section.
* Depots should if possible report the

Repair Estimate via EDI using their depot
management system.
(1) LAST CARGO
Enter the proper shipping name and UN

number of the last cargo carried.
Note :- abbreviations of the cargo name,
brand name or proprietary name are not
acceptable.
The depot must be in receipt of a safety
document stating the proper name of the last
cargo, together with the UN reference number,
prior to carrying out the inspection.
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Additionally, information concerning last cargo
will have already been advised in writing by the
GE SeaCo Ops Centre prior to redelivery.
It is vital, both for the safety of personnel and in

order to convey last cargo data to the next user
of the tank, that the last cargo data is accurate
in every detail.
If the information is missing or incomplete for

any reason, the depot must contact the last
lessee or GE SeaCo Customer Service Centre.
Do not enter incorrect or incomplete
information.
(2) TEST DATE
This refers to the last 2/5 year statutory

pressure test. Enter date of last test shown on
the tank data plate.
NOTE: Refer to Section 8, Sub-Section 12c to

determine when the statutory testing must be
performed.
(3) CONTAINER GRADING
Unlike other equipment types there are no

grading procedures applicable for tanks.
(4) COMPONENT
If estimating with the ISO/Cedex coding system

use the 3 digit alpha codes to denote the
component.
Enter the 3 digit alpha code shown on the

Component List for any item which is damaged.
Appendix 3.2 shows a list of Tank Components.
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(5) DAMAGE CODES
If estimating with the ISO/Cedex coding system
use the 2 digit alpha codes to denote the
damage.
If estimating with the GE SeaCo coding system

use the 2 digit numeric codes to denote the
damage.
Only note damages that exceed the acceptable
limits, as defined in the Inspection Guidelines.
See Appendix 3.3 for the full description of all

damages Codes applicable to Tank Containers
and a GE SeaCo to Cedex/ISO conversion.
The damage code used to describe any

particular damage will automatically allocate
the costs of the repair. Therefore, the damage
code system has important Operational as well
as Technical implications.
Notes on the use of Damage Codes:
The Cedex/ISO alpha code is shown in

brackets after the GE S numeric code.)
(i) Damage Codes must always be used as

a single code. A combination of two or more
codes to describe damage to any individual item
is not permitted.
(ii) Improper Repairs (Codes 24 (IO) & 25 (IN))
There are two possible codes which can be used:
24 (IO) : Improper Repair - Old
25 (IN) : Improper Repair - New
The Inspector must decide by reference to
the On-Hire Date (see (4) above), whether
the improper repair was carried out during
the most recent lease (Code 25 (IN)), or
before it (Code 24 (IO)).
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(iii) Rust, or Damage caused by Rust
(Code 17 (CO))
Code 17 (CO) must be used only in clearly
defined circumstances as follows:
(a) It must be used as a single code in any line
of the Repair Estimate to describe damage
caused by rust which is not a result of a
Manufacturer's Defect or cargo attack or
contamination. The nature of the damage
will be sufficiently implied in the
appropriate Repair Code(s) which are
entered in the adjoining column (see (11)
below).
(b) It must be used in any line of the Repair
Estimate to describe rust, as defined in (a)
above, which requires rectification, by
partial refurbishment.
(c) In the case of full refurbishment of a tank
container Damage code 17 (CO) can only
be used for containers which are more
than 5 years old or which are subject to a
Refurbishment TTB.
For containers less than 5 years old use
Damage Code 62 (MN) - (New
Manufacturing Defect) or 09 (CD) -
(Consequential Damage).
(iv) Consequential Damage (Code 09 (CD))
Must be used for any damage resulting

from the Lessee's failure to carry out a
necessary repair. See Appendix 3.4 below
for a full description of the use of Damage
Code 09 (CD).
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(v) Manufacturers' Defects
(Codes 26 (ME) and 62(MN))
There are two possible codes which can be

used:
26 (ME) : Manufacturers' Defect - existing

62 (MN) : Manufacturers' Defect - new
(a) Code 26 (ME) must be used to describe

damage caused by a manufacturers' defect
which is subject to a Tank Technical
Bulletin (TTB). The TTB identifies the
series of containers affected and gives
instructions on repair method and reporting
procedure.
(b) Code 62 (MN) must be entered to describe

'new' defects i.e. not yet identified by TTB.
See Section 5 regarding the procedure for

reporting both existing and new manufacturers'
defects.
(vi) Allocation of Costs
The allocation of repair costs between the two

principal account categories, Lessee and GE
SeaCo , is determined by the Damage Code.
Appendix 3.5 shows the Damage Codes which

must be used in each of the circumstances
defined.
The first heading entitled ANY ITEM covers all

components of the tank.
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(6) REPAIR CODES
Numeric (GE S) or alpha (Cedex/ISO) codes

must be used to describe the type or method of
repair required to rectify damage previously noted
in the Damage Code column.
See Appendix 3.4 for the full list of Repair

Codes.
(7) DAMAGE/DIMENSIONS - REMARKS
Specify the quantity and extent of repair

requirement against each damaged
component.
The type of damage and repair method

proposed should have already been noted in
the Damage and Repair Codes. Therefore, no
description of the damage and repair methods
is required except in the case of damages or
repair methods that cannot be adequately
described by use of the coding system.
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INTERNAL SHELL CONDITION CHART
INTRODUCTION
Whenever there is evidence of interior tank
stains, shell pitting, rust, scoring, scratches,
gouges or any other unsatisfactory internal
condition, this must be documented on the
Tank Container Interior Shell Chart. See
Appendix 3.1 for an example of a form.
When used to document unsatisfactory internal
conditions, the Tank Container Interior Shell
Chart becomes an addendum to the Tank RE
and has the same distribution as the RE. In
addition a copy of the chart must be faxed to
the Engineering and Technical Services Dept.,
GE SeaCo London. (Fax 00 44 (0)207 939 5650 ).
The Inspector enters the following information
when completing the form:
(1) STANDING DATA
Tank Serial Number
Enter tank prefix, serial number and check digit.
Depot/Location
Enter depot name, or preferably, GES depot
code for depot location at which inspection is
performed.
Date
Enter date of inspection.
Report by
Enter Inspector's name.
Inspector Signature
Enter Inspector's signature (at bottom of form)
Tank Unit Type
Enter GE SeaCo tank code
Tank Material
Enter barrel material, i.e. AISI Type 316 steel, or
if lined tank, identify lining material.
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Last Cargo
Enter the proper name of the last cargo.
UN Number
Enter United Nations reference number.
(2) SHELL CONDITION

Complete the chart using the surface condition
key provided. Show measurements for affected
areas whenever feasible.
Pitting Shape
Indicate most prevalent shape of pits seen,
when pits are present. Tick flat bottom, pin
hole, crater or cavity as appropriate.
Approximate Pitting Size
Provide pit measurement size for depth and
diameter (in mm), or if pit size varies, identify
size as appropriate on the map.
Area of Shell Affected
For any condition indicate the percentage of
area of the shell interior affected and remark
whether the area affected follows any pattern
e.g. ullage line, above/below cargo line etc.
Discoloration
Indicate the colour of any discoloration, for
tanks showing any discoloration.
Condition of Fittings
Indicate if any of the condition(s) shown in the
surface condition key are present on the
syphon tube, manlid or valves; indicate the
extent, location, and specific characteristics of
the condition(s) found.
Additional Remarks
Use the space for additional comments as
needed.
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APPENDIX 3.1 - INTERIOR SHELL CHART
INTERIOR SHELL CHART
TANK SERIAL NO TANK UNIT TYPE

DEPOT
LAST CARGO
LOCATION
DATE UN NUMBER
REPORT BY TANK MATERIAL

SHELL CONDITION
PITTING SHAPE (INDICATE)
STAINS FLAT BOTTOM (A)

SCRATCHES
/GOUGES PIN HOLE (B)
RUST CRATER (C)
PITTING CAVITY (D)
REMARKS
FRONT
MANHOLE MANHOLE
AREA AREA
REAR
SIGNATURE
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APPENDIX 3.2
ISO DAMAGE LOCATION CODE SYSTEM

Tank Components have their location identified
by alpha codes (up to 4 characters in length).
Appendix 3 below notes the components by

section. The location code for each component
is noted alongside the component. Only location
codes noted alongside the component may be
used.
Damages will be located by panel(s). For the

purpose of locating damages, the container is
divided nominally into 4ft x 4ft (120 cm x 120 cm)
segments.
A tank frame location code consists of four

characters depending upon the area
containing the entire vertical and horizontal
length of the damage.
Location Code 1
1. The first character is selected to identify the

appropriate face of the container as follows:
R right side
L left side
T roof or top
B bottom (floor)
F front end
D door / ladder & data plate end
U understructure
X whole container
I container interior
E container exterior
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Location Code 2
2. The second character is selected to identify

the appropriate part of the container face
where the damage is contained. To do this
the vertical faces of the container are divided
into the top and bottom halves and upper
and lower main components; the horizontal
faces of the container (roof or top and floor or
bottom and understructure) are divided into
right and left halves when viewed from the
door end.
The relevant codes are:

H - upper (higher) component
T - top half
B - bottom (lower) component
G - lower component (ground)
L - left half
R - right half
X - both halves (i.e. top/bottom,
left/right, centre)
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Location Code 3
3. The third and fourth characters are selected

to identify the section of the container in
which the damage is contained.
a) On all containers the front and door ends
are divided into the vertical section
numbered, when viewed from the door
end from left to right.
1 - for the left hand side corner post
2 - for the left half
3 - for the right half
4 - for the right hand side corner post
b) On all containers the right and left sides,
the roof, the floor and the understructure
are divided into equal sections as
follows: 5 sections - 1 through 5
c) When the damage covers one section
only, the third character indicates the
appropriate section number and the
fourth character shall be filled in with N.
d) When the damage covers several
adjacent sections the first and last
section shall be employed.
e) When the damage covers several non-
adjacent sections or if the damage
repair details are not the same, then
separate line items must be used.
f) When the damage covers the entire
length of the container face, the third
and fourth characters are filled in with
X.
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Location Code 4
4. Numbering system for multiple components.

a) In addition to the above described
location code some components are
more precisely identified in numerical
order.
b) The particular components of the door
and front end such as the door locking
bars or front (side) posts are numbered
consecutively from left to right when
viewed from the door end.
c) The particular components contained in
all other faces such as the roof bows,
side posts, crossmembers are
numbered consecutively from the door
end.
d) When the damage covers several faces
of the inside of the container such as
steam cleaning refurbishment or sealing
of the panels the code IXXX shall be
used.
e) When the damage covers several faces
of the outside of the container such as
refurbishment, refixing or sealing panels
removal of cargo stickers the code
EXXX shall be used.
f) When the damage covers several inside
and outside faces of the container the
code XXX shall be used.
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The diagrams below illustrate the various faces
and components and their appropriate codes:
H1 H4
H2 H3
T1 T2 T3 T4
B1 B2 B3 B4
G1 G2 G3 G4
Ladder / Data Plate Side View
H5 H4 H3 H2 H1
T3 T2 T1
T5 T4
B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
G5 G4 G3 G2 G1
ladder end
Left Side View
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APPENDIX 3.3
ISO /CEDEX COMPONENT CODES
ISO ISO Loc.

ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
Tank Rails (Location = AANN)
YLA Ladder AANN
YLG Ladder handle AANN
KWL Ladder Landing (Tank) AANN
YHA Hand rail assembly AANN
KWW Deck or Walkway Ass. AANN
YWA Walkway AANN
YWB Walkway / Large AANN
YWC Walkway / Medium AANN
YWD Walkway / Small AANN
YWF Walkway fittings AANN
YWM Walkway mount Bracket AANN
Tank Spill Box (Location = ABNN)
YVC Bott Valve Compartment ABNN
YVL Bott Vle Comptmt Cover ABNN
YVH Bott Vlve Comptmt Hinge ABNN
YVT Bot Vl Comprtmt TIR Tab ABNN
YDC Tank Drain Tube X-wire ABNN
YDT Tank draining tube ABNN
YSP Tank spill box ABNN
YBC Tank spill box cover ABNN
YSB Tank spill box hinge ABNN
YSQ Tank Spill Box TIR Tab ABNN
YLO Spill Box Lock ABNN
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ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
Tank Markings (Location = ADNN)
YAA AAR markings
YBM BAM marking
YCT CTC markings
MCA Caution marking
YPM Product marking
YPP Product plate holder LNNN, RNNN,
ADNN
YRI RID/ADR markings
YRT RTMD markings
MST Size marking
YUI UIC markings LNNN, RNNN,
YOM Operator marking ADNN
YFR FRA markings
MHT Height Marking
YDO DOT markings
MMI Weight marking DNNN, ADNN
MCC Country Code LNNN, RNNN, DNNN,
MOL Owners logo FNNN, ADNN
MIS ID set
MSD Markings digit LNNN, RNNN, DNNN,
FNNN, TX1N, TX5N,
MFS Markings set ADNN
MOC Owners code
MPL Cargo plate ADNN
MPD Consolidated data plate ADNN
MPS CSC plate ADNN
MCE ACEP Marking ADNN
MPC Customs plate ADNN
YEA Earth connection marking ADNN
YEW Electrical wiring marking ADNN
YFU FLA plate ADNN
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ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
MPO Owners plate ADNN
YTA Tank plate ADNN
YCC Calibration chart ADNN
MPM Manufacturers plate ADNN
MRU Markings other ADNN
Tank Frame (Location = AFNN)
YWA Walkway AFNN
YWB Walkway / Replace Large AFNN
YWC Walkway / Replace Med AFNN
YWD Walkway / Replace Small AFNN
YWF Walkway fittings AFNN
YWM Walkway mount Bracket AFNN
YTF Tank Frame AFNN
YVP Vertical post AFNN
LH1N to LH5N, LG1N to
RLA Side rail LG5N, RH1N to RH5N, RG1N
to RG5N. LH12 to LH45,
LG12 to LG45, RH12 to
RH45, RG12 to RG45, LH13
to LH35, LG13 to LG35, RH13
RLA Side rail to RH35, RG13 to RG35,
LH14 to LH25, LG14 to LG25,
RH14 to RH25, RG14 to
RG25, LH15, LG15, RH15,
RLC Side Rail RG15, DG2N, DG3N, DG23,
Consani DH2N, DH3N, DH23, FG2N,
YHR Horizontal FG3N, FG23, FH2N, FH3N,
rail FH23.
DB2N, DB3N, DT2N, DT3N,
FB2N, FB3N, FT2N, FT3N,
LB1N, LB5N, LT1N, LT5N,
RLG Rail gusset
RB1N, RB5N, RT1N, RT5N,
TL1N, TL5N, TR1N, TR5N,
UL1N, UL5N, UR1N, UR5N.
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ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
DG1N, DG4N, DH1N,
CFG Corner fitting DH4N, FG1N, FG4N,
FH1N, FH4N
CPA Corner post DB1N, DT1N, DX1N,
CPC Corn post - Consani DB4N, DT4N, DX4N,
FB1N, FT1N, FX1N,
CPV Corner Post - CPV FB4N, FT4N, FX4N.
YDH Document holder AFNN
YDG Doct Holder Cap & Chain AFNN
YDF Doc. Holder Fixing Bolts AFNN
YDR Diagonal Brace
KDG Diagonal Bracing Gussets
YFF Frame Fasteners D*,L* ,R*, F*,
YTG Frame gusset/stiffener T*, U*, AFNN
YMP Frame strap mount pad
YFS Frame Strap
YEC Earth connection AFNN
YLT Load Transfer Area AFNN
KGD Rear Beam Guide (Tank) AFNN
KEI RR Sill Elect Instl-Tank AFNN
YSA Saddle AFNN
YSK Skirt D*, F*, AFNN
Tank Heating (Location = AHNN)
TMT Cargo Thermostat AHNN
CBB Circuit breaker 2 Amp AHNN
CBR Circuit breaker 20 Amp AHNN
SMN Elec.On/Off Switch AHNN
SVS Elec.Volt.Switch AHNN
LIT Electric Lamp AHNN
BEA Electrical Control Box AHNN
YEH Electrical heating element AHNN
40
ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
YID Elect Instruction Decal AHNN
WIR Electrical Wiring AHNN
BEG Control Box Door Gasket AHNN
YHC Heating Element Cap AHNN
YET Heating Terminal Block AHNN
ECB Mains Cable 460 volt AHNN
EPL Mains Plug 460 volt AHNN
YSI Steam inlet/outlet AHNN
YDV Steam trap AHNN
YSE Steam tubes AHNN
YSV Tank steam safety valve AHNN
YSL Tank steam line cap AHNN
YTM Tank thermometer AHNN
YTW Thermometer Receptacle AHNN
Tank Insulation (= AINN)
YIG Cladding - GRP
YIZ Cladding -Stainl. Steel
DX2N, DX3N,
YIC Cladding - Aluminum
FX2N, FX3N,
YIN Insulation-foam LX1N to LX5N,
YIR Insulation Rockwool RX1N to RX5N,
PRV Cladding rivets TX1N to TX5N,
UX1N to UX5N,
YCD Cladding support AINN
YCS Tank cladding strap
YCR Clad. Strap Rivets
YSN Sun Shield AINN
YTS Sun shield support AINN
YTM Tank thermometer AINN
41
ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
Tank Loading/Unloading (= ALNN)
YAV Air Valve ALNN
YAP Airline Pipe ALNN
YAB Airline Valve - Ball ALNN
YAS Airline Vl - Ball Seating ALNN
YAE Airline Valve (1.5") Flange ALNN
YAT Airline Valve (1.5") Screw ALNN
YAF Airline Valve (2") Flanged ALNN
YAU Airline Valve (2") Screwed ALNN
YAG Airline Vlv / Tank Gsket ALNN
YCA Airline Valve Cap ALNN
YAC Airline Valve Cap (1 in) ALNN
YCG Airline Valve Cap Seal ALNN
YAD Airline Valve Cap(2") ALNN
YAW Weld-in Flange / Airlin Vl ALNN
YXW Weld-in Flange / 3 in Vlv ALNN
YZW Weld-in Flange / 2 in Vlv ALNN
YYW Weld-in Flange / 1in Vlv ALNN
YBF Blind flange ALNN
YGH Bolts ( Bott/Foot valve) ALNN
YBD Bott Outlt Ball Valve - Ball ALNN
YBR Btm Out Vlv - Ball Seat Ring ALNN
YBP Btm Out Btrfly Vl -Clos Plt ALNN
Bott Outlt Buttrfly Valve -
YBK ALNN
Closure Plate Seat Ring
YBO Btm Out Bttrfly Vl - 'O' Rng ALNN
YBS Btm Out Bttrfly Vlv - Spindle ALNN
YFC Bottom Out Cap and chain ALNN
YFG Bottom Outlet Cap Seal ALNN
YFO Btm Out Foot Vlv - 'O' Ring ALNN
YFP Btm Out Foot Vl- Pres Plat ALNN
42
ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
YFK Btm Out Foot Vl- Seat Rng ALNN
YFN Bott Outlet Foot Vlv - Spring ALNN
YFD Bott Outlet Vlv / Blank Bolts ALNN
YFE Bott Out Vlv / Blank Gasket ALNN
YBB Bott Outlt Vlv / Foot Bolts ALNN
YBG Bott Outlt Vlv / Foot Gasket ALNN
YBV Bottom Outlet Valve Ass ALNN
YFB Bott Out Valve Blind Flange ALNN
YBL Bottom Outlet Valve Handle ALNN
YFA Bott Out Vlv Spigot Flange ALNN
YBT Bott Outlet Valve TIR Tab ALNN
YBW Weld-in Flang / Bot Outlt Vlv ALNN
YCO Coupling ALNN
YEV External valve assembly ALNN
YFJ Foot Valve / Tank Gasket ALNN
YFV Foot valve assembly ALNN
VVH Foot Valve Handle ALNN
YGD Foot vlv Bolts(Ball- Foot vlv) ALNN
YGV Foot vlv Bolt(Foot vlv - Tnk) ALNN
YGE Foot vlv Bolts(Plat- Ball Vlv ) ALNN
YGA Foot valve gasket ALNN
YFJ Foot Valve / Tank Gasket ALNN
YGB Foot vl Gaskt (Ball-Foot vlv) ALNN
YGP Foot vlv Gasket(Plat -Ball Vl) ALNN
YFH Foot Valve Operating Lever ALNN
YLN Level indicator ALNN
YMA Manometer /Pressure guage ALNN
YMS Manometer step guard ALNN
YEG Remote Trip - Cable Guard ALNN
YTV Sample valve assembly ALNN
43
ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
YPV Spacer ALNN
YEU Top Ext. Valve Assembly ALNN
YXB Top Outlet Ball Valve - Ball ALNN
YXC Top Out Bal V -Bal Seat Rng ALNN
YGJ Top Outlt B'fly Valve Seal Kit
ALNN
YTD Top Outlt Blind Flange Bolts ALNN
YTC Top Outlt Blind Flang Gasket ALNN
YXP Top Out Butfly Vl - Cls. Plat
ALNN
Top Outlet Butterfly Valve -
YXR ALNN
Closure Plate Seat Ring
YXS Top Outlt Butfly Vl - Spindle ALNN
YXO Top Outl Butrfly Vlv 'O' Ring ALNN
YXD Top Outlt Prss Vlv - 'O' Ring ALNN
YXM Top Outlt Prs. Vl - Pres. Plat ALNN
YXN Top Out Pres Vl - Seat Ring ALNN
YTP Top Outlet Valv / Blank Gskt ALNN
YEJ Top Outlet Valve / Gasket ALNN
YTE Top Outlet Valve / Tnk Bolts ALNN
YTJ Top Outlet Valv / Tnk Gasket ALNN
YTO Top Outlet Valve Assembly ALNN
YTB Top Outlt Vlv Blind Flange ALNN
YTN Top Outlet 10 inch Valve ALNN
YWT Weld-in Flg / Top Outl 10 V ALNN
YTH Top Outlt Vlv Opertg Handle ALNN
YTI Top Outlet Valve TIR Tab ALNN
YCU Custom Seal Tank ALNN
YDI Diptube ALNN
Tank Manhole (Location = AMNN)
YMH Manhole assembly AMNN
YMJ Manlid Handle AMNN
YMF Manhole flange AMNN
44
ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
YMC Manhole cover (manlid) AMNN
YMI Manlid cover 6 sw. bolt AMNN
YMQ Manlid cover 8 sw. bolts AMNN
YMK Manway Swingbolt Handnut AMNN
YML Manway Swingbolt Lugs AMNN
YHD Manlid fasteners AMNN
YMO Manlid hinges AMNN
YMB Manlid Hinge Bracket AMNN
YMG Manlid gasket AMNN
YMU Manlid Gasket Seating AMNN
YMT Manlid TIR Tab AMNN
YMD Manhole dipstick AMNN
YMR Manhole dipstick holder AMNN
YME Manway Dipstick Handle AMNN
Tank Pressure Vessel (= APNN)
YSH Shell DX2N, DX3N, FX2N, FX3N,
YXT Shell Ext.r LX1N to LX5N, RX1N to
YNT Shell Int.r RX5N, TX1N to TX5N,
UX1N to UX5N.
YLI Tank lining
Stiffening LX1N to LX5N, RX1N to RX5N,
YST
ring TX1N to TX5N, UX1N to UX5N
YHE Head TX1N to TX5N
YSU Sump UX1N to UX5N
YBA Baffle APNN
YBH Baffle holder APNN
YPA Airline Valve Pad APNN
YPB Bottom Outlet Valve Pad APNN
YPR Pressure Relief Valve Pad APNN
YPT Top outlet valve pad APNN
YUF Vapour flange APNN
YFL Welded flange APNN
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ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
Tank Safety Devices (= ASNN)
YEM Emerg'ncy closr remote cntrl ASNN
YFW Remote Trip - Cable ASNN
YER Remt Trip - Cabl Guard Fixgs ASNN
YEB Remote Trip Bracket ASNN
YEL Remote Trip Operatg Handle ASNN
YED Remote Trip Warning Decal ASNN
YOH Tank overheat fusible link ASNN
YEC Earth connection ASNN
YCF Flame arrestor - cowl type ASNN
YFM Flame arrestor - maxi Hi-flow ASNN
YEX Gas tank /excess flow valve ASNN
YIS Internal safety valve, gas tank ASNN
YTR Tank safety relief valve ASNN
YFT Relief valve flame trap ASNN
YGF Saf. Vl. Hi-Flow PTFE seals ASNN
YGV Saf. Valv.Hiflow Viton seals ASNN
YSR Safety relief flange ASNN
YPI Safety Rlf Vlv - Inr Pres. Sprg ASNN
YPO Safty Rlief Vl - Out Pres Spg ASNN
YVS Safety Relf Vlv - Vac. Sprg ASNN
YTQ Safety Relief Valve Gasket ASNN
YSW Weld-in Flg / Safety Relf Vl ASNN
YRU Tank rupture disc ASNN
YRD Tank rupture disc holders ASNN
YRG Bursting disc gasket ASNN
YRM Tank safty release manomtr ASNN
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ISO ISO Loc.
ISO COMPONENT DESC
Code Code
Miscellaneous Tank (= AZNN)
YTT 2.5 Year Statutory Test AZNN
YTX 5 Years Statutory Test AZNN
YCI Inspt & Issue Clean Cert. AZNN
YGC Inspt & Issue Gas free Cert. AZNN
YSC Inspect / Issue Safety Cert. AZNN
YTL Leak Test (Barrel/Vlvs etc) AZNN
YTK Spark Test AZNN
HWR Hardware, screws, bolts AZNN
YWN Tank washing nozzles AZNN
BUL Tank Technical Bulletin AZNN
ZZZ No component code AZNN
PREFERRED ISO CODES

Preferred ISO Damage and Repair Codes are
denoted by *. Use these codes wherever
possible whilst estimating. This enables an
accurate translation between the GE SeaCo
system and the Code used on the estimate.
Codes not marked with * are still useable but will

be translated to the (2 digit numeric code) GE
SeaCo code.
Ensure that this translation will still give the

required allocation of costs for Damage codes
and that repair codes indicate the correct repair
method.
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APPENDIX 3.4 Damage Code Description
Damage Code Description

GES ISO Costs
ISO Description
Code Code Alloc A/c
01 GD* Gouged L
SA Scratched L
02 ST* Saturated/Wet L
03 OC* Out of Calibration L
BN Burned L
Burned Out L
04 BO
CB Tyre Unusable L
MF* Motor Failure L
Inadequate Electrl
05 IE* GES-PR
Resistance
06 NO* Modifications Required GES-PR
07 WH* Wet Hides L
08 CT* Contaminated L
CD* Consequential Damage L
09 SD Stretched L
SR Shrunk L
10 OO* Overhead Obstruction L
BT Bent L
BU Bulged L
BW Bowed L
CL Compression Line L
11 DT* Dented L
PD Pushed Down L
PI Pushed In L
PO Pushed Out L
PU Pushed Up L
WA Warped L
12 BR* Broken/Split L
CU Cut L
13 HO* Holed L
PH Pin Holes L
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GES ISO Costs
ISO Description
Code Code Alloc A/c
14 DH* Dented and Holed L
15 MS* Missing/Lost L
NP Not in Place L
16 LO* Loose L
17 CH Corroded/Holed GES-PR
CO* Corroded/Rusty GES-PR
18 ML* Markings/Labels L
CK* Cracked L
19 CW Cracked Weld L
GO GRP Surface Crack L
GP GRP Surface Crack L
MA Misaligned L
20 Not Within ISO
NI* L
Dimensions
NT* Foreign Fitting L
21 NT Not within TIR regs L
SW Switched L
22 OD Out of Date GES-PR
TR* Test Required GES-PR
DB* Debris/Dunnage L
DY Dirty L
23 Ol Oil Saturated L
OR Odour L
OS Oil Stains L
IO* Old Improper Repair GES- D
24 IR Improper Repair GES- D
NV Not as reqd by user GES- D
IN* New Improper Repair L
25 MM Mismatched L
OU Other Unacceptable L
WM Wrong Material L
26 ME* Existing Manu Defect GES- MD
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GES ISO Costs
ISO Description
Code Code Alloc A/c
27 BK Blocked L
FZ* Frozen L
RO Rotted GES-PR
RT Rotten GES-PR
28 WN Worn GES-PR
WT* Wear and Tear GES-PR
WV Weathered GES-PR
29 PS* Pitted Surface L
50 OI* Over-Inflated L
UI Tyre Over-inflated L
51 IP* Imploded L
52 IC* Improper Cleaniing L
53 OH* Overheating L
54 FD* Forklift Damage L
55 FQ* Food Quality GES-PR
60 SH* Short/Open Circuit L
61 LF* Low Fluid Level L
MN* New Manu Defect GES-
62
PF Paint Failure New MD
63 LK* Leak L
FS* Flat Spots L
64 TU Uneven Tread L
WB Bald Tyre L
66 RD* Rollover Damage L
BL Blowout L
67 FP* Flat/puncture L
RF Run Flat L
DL* Delaminated L
68 SP Separated L
TS Tyre Damage L
69 NL* Nails L
70 RA* Remove For Access L
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GES ISO Costs
ISO Description
Code Code Alloc A/c
ZZ Special Damage L
Refurbishment GES-
94 RP *
Program Cap
Floor Refurbishment GES-
FL*
Program Cap
95
GES-
RR Floor Reburb Program Cap
Preventative GES-
97 PM*
Maintenance PR
GES-
99 RC* Conversion Required Cap
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APPENDIX 3.5
Repair Code Description
GES ISO
Repair Repair ISO Description
Code Code
GS* Straighten
30 RA Re-align
RS Straighten and Resecure
3X ///// Accumulated. straightening
(code not for use by depots)
IT* Insert
31
OP Overlapping
32 SF Section and Foam
SN* Section
BX Fit by M&R Stock
CH Recharge
EX Fit Part EX Owners Stock
33 IN Install
MK Re mark
RP* Replace
TP Top Up
34 WD* Weld
35 GW* Straighten and weld
DR Drain
GT Remove Glue and Tape
36 MV Remove Markings
RD Remove and Dispose
RM* Remove
37 WP* Sweep
38 WW* Water Wash
39 SC* Steam Clean
40 AB* Abrasive Clean & Paint
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GES ISO
Code Code
PA Paint
41 PR* Partial Refurbishment
PS Wire brush and paint
HN Handling Required
PI Pre-trip Inspection
PV Repairs prior to refurb
42 RU Rebrush
SI Splice
SP* Special Repair Necessary
TR Temporary Repair
ZZ Special Repair
43 SE* Seal
SR Reseal
44 FT Refit
RE* Resecure
45 FR* Free and ease
LC Lubricate
BU Blank Out
46 OX Overlay
PT* Patch
47 RG* Re-Glass / GRP Infill
48 DO* Deodorise
49 PC* Polish Clean
4X NA* No Action Necessary
50 SD* Sanding / Grind smooth
51 DU* Dry Out
52 AJ Adjust
TC* Test Calibrate
53
GES ISO
Code Code
AC Air Clean
53
DC* Dismantle and Clean
54 PP* Pickle/Passivate
55 CC* Chemical Clean
57 PX* Patch and Foam
58 IF* Full length insert
59 DF* Drain and Fill
5X TB* Tech Bulletin completed
61 XW* Grind and Weld
BD Brand
66 MD* Modify
RT Re Rate
67 IP* Photograph
77 RR* Remove and Refit
80 RW* Rewire
81 AR* Air
88 RX* Renew with Recon Part
89 RB* Rebuild
95 RC* Recondition/Refurbish
97 VM* Preventative Maintenance
99 CO* Conversion
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APPENDIX 3.6 COST ALLOCATION
Description / Remarks Damg Cost

Code Alloc.
ANY ITEM
Repair of impact damage. Various L
Replacement of missing 15 L
components. (MS)
Replacement of life expired 28 GESPR
components, damage resulting (WT)
from inevitable exposure to
normal operating conditions.
e.g. hardening / deterioration
of seals, discoloration of
decals, electrical component
not functioning and no signs of
damage etc.
Unacceptable improper repairs 25 L
done during the most recent (IN)
lease or unacceptable non
standard components fitted
during the most recent lease.
Unacceptable improper repairs 24 GESD
done prior to the most recent (IO)
lease or unacceptable non-
standard components fitted
prior to the most recent lease.
Consequential damage 09 L
resulting from the Lessee's (CD)
failure to carry out a necessary
repair. i.e. saturation of the
insulation resulting from a
failure to repair the cladding.
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Code Alloc.
CLEANLINESS
Cleanliness Certificate missing 15 L
(MS)
Normal cleaning of the tank - 23 L
interior and cargo spillage on (DB)
exterior
Normal cleaning of the tank - 28 GESPR
exterior (road dirt, not cargo (WT)
spillage)
Additional cleaning of the tank 52 L
due to improper cleaning (IP)
before redelivery when the
tank is returned with a valid
cleaning document.
This is when the tank is not
sufficiently clean. i.e. re-
cleaning of seals , valves or
blemishes / traces of previous
cargo
Removal of non standard 18 L
decals or marks. (ML)
Residue of previous cargo that 08 L
can only be removed by (CT)
special procedures. These
procedures can include
structural repair, partial or full
refurbishment, component
replacement, or a special
cleaning method.
This code should not be used
for seals and gaskets
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Code Alloc.
POLISHING
Polishing of the tank - interior. 23 L
e.g. .removal of cargo residues (DB)
TESTING
Periodic testing of the tank, e.g. 22 GESPR
21/2 and 5 year tests (TR)
Leak test due to repairs on the Various L
shell etc.(code leak test same
as the damage)
REFURB AND POST REFURB REPAIRS

Full refurbishment and 17 Cap
additional work as a result of (CO) Prog.
abrasive blasting on units (Full
subject to refurbishment other Refur
than specified below. b)
Partial refurbishment and 17 GES
additional work as a result of (CO) PR
abrasive blasting on units (Part
subject to refurbishment other Refurb)
than specified below.
Where necessary due to cargo 08 L
spillage/ contamination. (CT)
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Code Alloc.
WET/SATURATED INSULATION FOAM

As a result of damage or 02 L
failure of Lessee to carry out a (SW)
repair or seal a damaged area.
As a result of old improper 24 GES
repairs. (IO) D
As a result of deteriorating 28 GES
sealant on old repairs. (WT) PR
As a result of an ARD. 28 GES
(WT) PR
MANUFACTURING DEFECTS
New manufacturing defects 62 New
(i.e. a manufacturing defect (MN) Man.
not detailed by a current Defect
technical bulletin). this also
includes post refurbishment
repair work.
Existing manufturing defect 26 Existing
(detailed by a current TTB). (ME) Man.
Defect
SEALANT
Replacement of sealant which 28 GESPR
has failed as a result of ARD. (WT)
Sealant required as a result of 16 L
an impact damage or improper (LO)
operation.
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Section 4
INSPECTION
PROCEDURES
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Section 4 - Inspection Procedures
Contents of Section
Inspection Procedures Safe inspection

procedures and practice. (61)
A Post-Estimate (Estimate Verification) (62)
B Joint-survey (63)
C Post-Repair (64)
D Combined Post-Repair & On-Hire (67)
E Supplementary Estimate Verification (67)
F Lessee On-Hire Survey (68)
G Pre-delivery Inspection (70)
Appendix 4.1 - GQ Sticker (71)
Appendix 4.2 - Lessee Refuse Report (72)
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INSPECTION PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
There are seven standard inspections that
might be carried out while tank containers are in
depot off-hire. GE SeaCo will confirm the
inspections required.
All inspections must be carried out by a
GE SeaCo Surveyor except for pre-delivery
Onhire Surveys which should be carried out by the
depot's own quality control personnel.
Inspection Types and their Objectives
a) Post-Estimate (Estimate Verification) :
Ensures the Repair Estimate conforms to
GE SeaCo requirements.
b) Joint-survey:
Confirms with the customer's surveyor the
allocation of repair costs.
c) Post-Repair:
Ensures the tank has been repaired
correctly and is now a status A tank.
d) Combined - Post-Repair and On-Hire:
Ensures the tank has been repaired
correctly and is now a status A tank.
Additionally, provide for inspection as in f).
e) Supplementary Estimate Verification:
Ensure the additional work is necessary.
f) Lessee On-Hire Survey
Performed prior to lease, ensuring the tank
complies with requirements. Include a
written report and photos together with an
updated cleaning certificate.
g) Pre-delivery Inspection
Depot check prior to lease ensuring the
tank complies with requirements.
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A. POST-ESTIMATE INSPECTION
Authenticating the Repair Estimate
Must be performed promptly after depot has
completed the Repair Estimate.
Must be performed on ALL tanks:
- returned from lease
- freemoved in a damaged condition
- freemoved units that sustain transit damage
Is not required on tanks:
- freemoved in a Status A condition.
- freemoved from manufacturer
Note: These tanks will require a visual exterior
inspection for transit damage
Action to be taken by the GES Surveyor:
The GE SeaCo Surveyor must inspect the tank
and ensure that the repair estimate is correct.
the Repair Estimate must be completed in
accordance with the instructions in Section 3.
When the GE SeaCo Surveyor is satisfied that
the Repair Estimate for the Tank is correct he
must sign and date the estimate.
Repair estimate checks must include:
- A current, valid Certificate of Cleanliness.
- The last cargo data is correctly entered.
- Damage Codes noted correctly, ensuring
the Cost Allocation is correct.
- Only damage requiring repair is noted.
- Correct method of repair is to be adopted.
- Tank Technical Bulletin requirements met.
- Repair costs (labour / materials) are correct.
Using combination damages and low cost re-
conditioned components as opposed to new.
- Function Testing of the electrical heating or
other components has been carried out.
- Statutory Test requirements complied with.
- An internal mapping chart completed if a
problem exists on the shell interior.
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B. JOINT-SURVEYS (with customers surveyor)
The joint survey is carried out after the post-
estimate inspection and must be performed
using the GE SeaCo - Printed Estimate.
The customer's surveyor must provide his own
copy of the Repair Estimate. All customers
surveyors must attend at same time.
The two surveyors must agree the material
costs and labour hours as allocated or an
amended allocation. The estimate must clearly
show all amendments.
The estimate must be signed and dated by
both the GE SeaCo and customer's surveyors.
The GE SeaCo Surveyor may alter an item on
the estimate by amending the damage and
repair codes, description and the costs.
After amendment the repair must still conform
to Tank Inspection criteria or requirements.
Cost amendments must be agreed with depot.
If the customer's surveyor agrees costs, but
refuses to sign the estimate, he should be
warned that the survey is invalidated. The
GE SeaCo Surveyor must write on the estimate
Costs agreed but customer's surveyor
unwilling to sign, and sign / date it himself.
The depot must report the joint survey result
and amended costs immediately to the local
GE SeaCo Ops Centre.
If agreement is not reached between the
surveyors then the GE SeaCo Surveyor must
immediately report to the GE SeaCo Ops Centre.
Lessee Refused Costs Report
- Details of refused costs
- Colour photographs of the refused items
- Reasons why costs refused..
- Send report to GE SeaCo Ops Centre.
- A copy of this form is shown at Appendix 4.2.
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C. POST-REPAIR INSPECTION
The post-repair process is used as a means for

GE SeaCo to verify that the unit has been
repaired in accordance with the estimate and
meets all applicable criteria for a unit to be on-
hired.
The Post-Repair Inspection procedures must be
performed in all depots.
Post-Repair Inspection
The following procedures must be followed
when performing a Post-Repair Inspection.
At any time new or amended requirements or
criteria may be introduced for specific tanks or
tank containers in general, these must be
applied in addition to the procedures below
during the Post-Repair Inspection.
C.1 Tank Container

The tank container being inspected must meet
the specifications of a status A tank with
regard to the inspection criteria as noted in the
Tank Inspection Handbook, Technical Bulletins
and other Technical requirements that may be
in force. All repairs noted on the estimate and
any damages that were not noted on the
estimate must be fully repaired.
Additionally an internal mapping chart will be

done and photos taken of the various
components noted below in C.3.
C.2 Statutory Test Validity

The inspector must ensure that the tank
Statutory Test validity is current; otherwise it
must be updated as necessary. The
requirements of the Statutory Test are noted in
the Tank Inspection Handbook.
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C.3 Photographs and On-Hire Report
Every tank container will require a number of
photographs to be taken during the On-Hire
Inspection. The photographs must clearly
show - interior, sides, ends, top, underside and
the top and bottom valve/ manlid compartment.
An On-Hire report must be completed in an
approved format together with an internal
mapping chart. The Cleaning Certificate shall
be renewed. The report and photographs must
be made available on the Inspection
Companys web site.
C.4 Cleaning Certificate

Every tank container must enter the depot with a
valid Cleaning document. At the conclusion of
the On-Hire Inspection the inspector should re-
validate the existing Cleaning Certificate or issue
a new Certificate.
C.5 GQ decal
When the On-Hire inspector is satisfied that the
tank container meets all the necessary criteria
he must issue a GQ sticker for that tank
container. This should be placed into the
document holder. Any previous GQ Sticker
must be removed.
Only when all the above steps have been
satisfactorily completed, can the tank be noted a
status A tank, the depot may then transmit the
unit status to the Ops Centre.
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NOTES Post-Repair
Note 1
If the GE SeaCo Surveyor considers that the
depot has omitted to repair items included on
the estimate or has not repaired items
correctly, then he must clearly mark these
items for rework on the estimate.
The cost of rework is for the depots account.
Rework repairs must commence immediately
and be completed in a timescale agreed with
the GE SeaCo Surveyor.
Following completion of rework, the unit must
be re-inspected by the GE SeaCo Surveyor.
Inspections will continue until the GE SeaCo
Surveyor is satisfied that it meets the
GE SeaCo requirements and quality standards.
Note 2
If the GE SeaCo Surveyor considers that
additional repairs are required, the depot must
produce an Additional Estimate which must be
approved by the GE SeaCo Surveyor.
If the additional repairs are required as a result
of damage caused to the unit whilst in the
depot or repairs that should have been
identified by the depot estimator at the time of
offhire, the costs of rectification must be for the
depot account. In this case no Additional
Estimate is required.
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D COMBINED POST-REPAIR & ON-HIRE
This inspection combines the inspection
requirements of
C Post-Repair and
F Lessee On-Hire Survey
E. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATE
VERIFICATION
The original estimate should indicate all
damages requiring repair in addition to all
TTBs and maintenance work required at the
time of redelivery.
Normally the only times a supplementary

estimate for extra work will be required is when
a tank container has been in depot for a period
of time and the unit requires maintenance work
or when there is a specific request from the
Ops Centre to modify the tank or fittings.
Any additional work required above what was
noted on the original estimate will be to the
depot account unless the damages were not
required or were hidden damage. Any
supplementary estimate should be submitted as
per all normal procedures for authorisation. The
Operations Centre may request a survey prior to
work being authorised.
The survey must ensure that the actual work is
actually necessary and that it conforms to
GE SeaCo requirements and to allocate the
costs to either the depot or GE SeaCo account.
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F. LESSEE ON-HIRE SURVEY
If the customer requests an On-hire Survey
then he should be encouraged to attend the
Pre-delivery Inspection. In this case the
procedures below must be followed in addition
to the Pre-delivery Inspection procedures.
If the customer does not require an On-hire
Survey then the Pre-delivery Inspection
carried out by the GE SeaCo Surveyor will
serve to ensure that the tank container is in
good working order prior to delivery to lease.
Procedure
This survey must be carried out with reference to
the criteria detailed in Section 8, Inspection
Guidelines for Tank Containers.
If an item is beyond the acceptable limits as
specified in Section 8 the survey must cease
until the required repairs have been carried out.
If the customer's surveyor accepts the unit as
being in satisfactory operating condition but
nevertheless refuses to sign the On-Hire
Survey form, the GE SeaCo Representative
must note in the REMARKS box the words
acceptable to customer but customer's
surveyor unwilling to sign. The GE SeaCo
Representative must also add brief comments
as to the reason for the refusal. The GE SeaCo
Representative must immediately advise the
local GE SeaCo OPs Centre. In this situation
the unit can be delivered to the customer.
The GE SeaCo Surveyor must immediately
inform the local GE SeaCo Ops Centre:
- Customers surveyor rejects a unit as non-
satisfactory and in the opinion of the
GE SeaCo Surveyor the unit is in
satisfactory condition.
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- If the customer's surveyor requests further
checks of the unit in addition to those
detailed in this handbook.
If the customer's surveyor has his own On-Hire
Survey report and requests the GE SeaCo
Surveyor to sign it; the GE SeaCo Surveyor
must not sign it unless all the following
conditions are fulfilled:
- All codes used are clearly defined on form.
- All comments relating to the condition and
operating serviceability of the unit are in
accordance with those entered on the
GE SeaCo form.
- The customer's surveyor also signs the
GE SeaCo form.
- The customer's surveyor provides the
GE SeaCo Representative with a copy of
his own On-Hire Survey Report.
The GE SeaCo form is always the official
report confirming the agreement between
GE SeaCo and the customer regarding the
operating condition and serviceability of the
unit. The customer's own On-Hire Survey
Report does NOT take precedence over
GE SeaCo's.
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G. PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
This inspection must be carried out
immediately prior to release of the container.
The depot prior to delivery to the customer
must survey every tank being delivered for
which GE SeaCo has given release
authorisation. In the case of special tanks their
individual requirements must be checked.
The depot must ensure the tank:
- Conforms to GE SeaCo booking requirements
- Any special requirements detailed in the
booking advice have been completed
- The tank container is of the correct type as
detailed in the booking advice.
- If it is more than 6 months since the On-Hire
Inspection then the pre-delivery inspection
must include a leak check.
- Is fit for service according to GE SeaCo repair
requirements and quality standards, including
specific requirements for Special Tanks.
- Must be fully operational according to the
inspection criteria.
If the tank is not repaired correctly, then it must
reworked.
- The cost of rework is for the depot's a/c.
- Rework repairs must commence
immediately and be completed in a
timescale agreed with the GE SeaCo
Operations Centre.
- The unit must be re-inspected
Electrical Or Reefer Tanks - depot must
produce and retain the run test results.
Once the Pre-Delivery Inspection has been
satisfactorily completed then the lower section of
the GQ sticker must be completed.
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APPENDIX 4.1 GQ Stickers
All status A tank containers must have a

completed GQ sticker as shown below, it
should be placed in the document holder.
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APPENDIX 4.2 Lessee Refused Costs Report
The form shown below must be used to report the
items refused at joint survey by the lessee
surveyor.
LESSEE REFUSED
COSTS REPORT
Unit serial No.: Date:
Estimate No. Depot Code:

City:
On- Hire Date: Photos Taken Y/N
LESSEE REPRESENTATIVE
Co. Name: Surveyors Name:
GE SeaCo REPRESENTATIVE
Co. Name: Surveyors Name:
LESSEE REFUSED LINES

(Local Currency)
Line Hours Material Refused Grand
No. Refused Refused Amount Total
1
2
3
(If more, please continue on another form labelled page 2)
LESSEE REASON FOR REFUSAL

1.
2.
3.
GE SeaCo REP. REASON FOR LESSEE ALLOCATION

1.
2.
3.
Attach a copy of the signed and surveyed estimate
Signed (GE SeaCo) Signed (Lessee)
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Section 5
IDENTIFICATION OF
MANUFACTURERS'
DEFECTS
and
PROCEDURE FOR
REPORTING
MANUFACTURERS'
DEFECTS
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Section 5 -
Identification of Manufacturers' Defects
and
Procedure for Reporting Manufacturers'
Defects
Contents of Section
Identification of Manufacturers' Defects (75)

Procedure for Reporting Manufacturers'
Defects (78)
Appendix 5.1 - Warranty Report for New
Defects (81)
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IDENTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURERS'
DEFECTS
The inspector should be aware of the need to

monitor tank design and report potential
manufacturing defects and unsatisfactory
design in addition to actual manufacturing
defects.
Manufacturing defects must be identified and
correctly reported on the Repair Estimate.
Typical defects might be those involving:
(1) FATIGUE CRACKS

The most common fatigue cracks occur in the
frame, tank support bearers and. All tanks
should be checked for any signs of stress
related failure of either welds or parent
material.
(2) WELD DEFECTS

Possible defects are porosity, lack of fusion or
misalignments to welds. Defects to the frame
and bearer supports are often revealed by
cracks in the welds.
(3) DEFECTS AFFECTING ISO DIMENSIONS

This type of defect is often identified after
difficulties have been experienced in lifting a
container by spreader.
Over tolerance variances in ISO dimensions
are more often as a result of damage or
previous improper repair rather than defects in
the original manufacture. However, it may be
that a design defect to the end frame has
caused misalignment.
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Expansion of the insulation causing the
insulation and cladding to exceed ISO
tolerances is often the result of moisture
ingress. It may be that defects to the security
or water tightness of the cladding joints at
manufacture are the root cause of the defect.
(4) PAINT AND SURFACE PREPARATION

Inspectors should be alert for any signs of
corrosion that do not appear to be the result of
normal deterioration or damage. Corrosion on
a container of recent manufacture is a probable
indication that the paint system is defective.
The following are the most common types of
paint related problems:
(i) Paint Film Detachment

The detachment of areas of the paint film in the
absence of signs of sufficient impact or
chemical contamination is a sign of coating
adhesion failure.
Such detachment may involve the top coat
separating from the primer coat leaving the
primer intact or alternatively the entire paint
coating may detach leaving the bare steel
substrate.
This type of failure is the result of lack of
intercoat adhesion, poor metal preparation,
contamination of the substrate or brittle paint.
(ii) Light Surface Corrosion

Light surface corrosion appearing through the
paint film may indicate insufficient paint film
thickness.
Where the corrosion appears on the exterior of
the painted stainless steel shell this is often due
to contamination by carbon steel particles at
manufacture prior to painting.
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(iii) Corrosion Blisters
This is the most serious type of corrosion and
can cause much damage to the steel unless
promptly treated. Corrosion blisters form below
the paint film and result in deep seated areas of
rust and rapid decomposition of the steel.
In the early stages the blisters appear as small
bumps beneath the paint film which at this
stage is still undamaged. As the steel starts to
break down the size of the blisters increase
until they break through the paint film. By this
stage the corrosion process is well advanced
and will have already significantly reduced the
steel thickness.
(iv) Electrolytic Corrosion

Corrosion blisters described in (4)(iii) above
can occur around data plates and other metal
components attached to the container. This
may be a result of using incompatible
materials, usually the fasteners.
Corrosion of aluminium fasteners and
aluminium cladding might also be a result of
electrolytic corrosion.
(5) ELECTRICAL FAILURE

Failure of items such as printed circuit boards,
thermostat contacts and heating elements may
be due to a manufacturer's design defect.
The common cause of defects to the above
items is moisture ingress through joints in
cladding and control boxes as a result of
defects at manufacture. However, previous
improper repairs or failure to carry out repairs
to damage on a timely basis must be
investigated.
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PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING
MANUFACTURERS' DEFECTS
Potential Manufacturing Defects and

Unsatisfactory Design
Depots and inspectors should report to the

Engineering and Technical Services Dept. any
defect or design defects that may be present
on a tank:
a) Design difficult to repair

b) Design frequently damaged, or
c) vulnerable to damage
d) early deterioration, which although not
a defect may become one.
The procedure covers units of all equipment

types. It applies both to 'new' Manufacturers'
Defects and also 'existing' Manufacturers'
Defects.
For ease of reference the definition of New and

Existing Manufacturers' Defects is:
New Manufacturers' Defect
Any failure discovered on a unit which is less

than 5 years old and which cannot be attributed
to age related deterioration (ARD), and which
has not been identified in the Tank Fleet
Survey by a Tank Technical Bulletin.
The age of the unit must be determined by

reference to the Tank Fleet Survey, not by
reference to the data plate on the unit.
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Existing Manufacturers' Defect
Any failure which has been confirmed by

GE SeaCo London to be a Manufacturers'
Defect, and which has been either identified in
the Tank Fleet Survey or covered by a Tank
Technical Bulletin or other formal circular
instruction issued by Engineering and
Technical Services Dept. GE SeaCo London.
PROCEDURE
The procedure shown below is concerned with

units returned to depot, either off-hire from
lease or from a freemove. It does not cover
the reporting or repair of in-service units on
which manufacturers' defects have been
discovered.
These procedures do not amend in any way the

Fleet Condition Survey Report (FCSR) System,
described in TTB No 30.
(1) NEW MANUFACTURERS' DEFECTS

(NEW MD)
When a New MD is identified, the depot must

without delay send to the local GE SeaCo Ops
Centre:
- A copy of the full printed Repair Estimate.
- Clear photographs illustrating the MD.

Each photo must be marked with the unit
serial number, date of photo, location,
name of inspector, returning lessee.
- A completed inspection report, using the

standard GESC Warranty Report form. No
other reporting format should be used.
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An example of the Warranty Report is shown
as Appendix 1.
NOTE: Up to five units may be entered on one

form providing all the units are of the same
manufacturer and display similar defects.
(2) EXISTING MANUFACTURERS'

DEFECTS (EXISTING MD)
For each unit on which an Existing MD is
recorded, the following must be sent by the
depot to the local GE SeaCo Ops Centre:
- A copy of the full printed Repair Estimate.
- Clear photos illustrating the MD (subject to
exceptions listed below). Each photo must
be marked with the same data as listed
above for New MD's. In addition the TTB
reference number must be shown.
NOTE: Photos are not required for all Existing
MD's. TTB's will state whether or not photos are
required. (In most cases photos will be required
for an initial period and then the
requirement will be withdrawn).
Photographs should clearly indicate the
potential or actual problem. On the rear of the
photograph the following must be clearly noted:
unit number
date
depot or location where photo taken
TTB number if applicable
No Warranty Report or other inspection report is
required for Existing MD's unless otherwise stated
on the Technical Bulletin
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APPENDIX 5.1
Warranty Report for New Defects

Date : Reported By :
Manufacturer : Inspected By :
Unit Type : Depot Location :

Prefix Serial CD Date Of Delivery
1
2
3
4
5
Description of defect :
Cause of defect :
Associated damage / Operating conditions :
Remedial action proposed :
Remedial cost EIR / RE Number

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Inspection / Investigation cost :
Action : Action By :
Comments : Copy to :
Photographs & Estimates must be attached.

email ets@GE SeaCo.com
Send to
Fax + 44 20 7805 5920
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Section 6
IDENTIFICATION OF
FREQUENT MISUSE OF
TANK CONTAINERS
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Section 6 - Identification of Frequent
Misuse Of Tank Containers
Contents of Section
Identification of Frequent Misuse of Tank

Containers (85)
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IDENTIFICATION OF FREQUENT MISUSE
OF TANK CONTAINERS
A container may be deemed to have been
misused if it has been subjected to any of the
following conditions which have
resulted in damage:
- Used in excess of the designed
working pressure, or without
ventilation (implosion).
- Handled by any means other than
those specified in ISO document DIS
3874. Top side lift equipment
(unladen tanks only) must be of the
full frame type. Handling by forklift
equipment is not permitted for tank
containers.
- Transported a cargo that has caused
damage by reaction between the
cargo and the container.
- Transported by any vehicle or vessel
which is not suitable for the carriage of
containers.
- Used when the operating or assembly
instructions have not been followed or
when necessary components are not
present or correctly fitted.
Complete the Repair Estimate as normal
be immediately report misuse to Ops
Centre.
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Containers subjected to misuse may be
identified if they display characteristics
such as:
Used in excess of designed working
pressure.
- splits or distortion to steam tubes or
shell. Implosion will result in the tank
shell or other components bowing
inwards. It is caused by failure to vent
the tank after cleaning or whilst
discharging.
Handled by any means other than specified in
ISO document DIS 3874. Top side lift
equipment (unladen tanks only) must be of
the full frame type.
- Distortion of the top third of tank shell
(chains too short)
- Distortion of the manway area due to
lifting by use of a yoke in the manway
opening
- End frames leaning in towards the
interior of the unit (chains too short)
- Permanent twist in the container
about a diagonal horizontal axis.
(Lifted by chains from two diagonally
opposite corner castings)
- Distortion to the underside shell,
steam tubes or cladding (lifting by
forks)
- Distortion to the side shell or cladding
due to top side lifting without
adequate support to the bottom side
- Distortion of the tank support bearers
or movement of the tank within the
frame due to the unit having been
dropped.
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Transported a cargo that has caused
damage to the tank by reaction between the
cargo and the container.
- General corrosion and staining
- Corrosion pitting
- Stress corrosion cracking
- Damage to paint coating or cladding
caused by spillage or storage in a
chemical environment
Transported by any vehicle or vessel which

is not suitable for the carriage of containers
- Abrasion or damage caused by the
use of makeshift lashing
Used when the operating or assembly

instructions have not been followed or
when necessary components are not
present or correctly fitted
- Implosion of the tank shell due to
inadequate venting on discharge
- Implosion of the tank shell due to
inadequate venting after hot washing
- Splits in the insulation and cladding
due to operation of the tank in excess
of the maximum cargo temperatures
- Damage resulting from disregarding
assembly or security instructions
- Damaged valves and fittings due to
improper tools (incorrect size wrench)
- Damage to manway lid and
compartment due to failure to secure
when transporting or stacking the tank
- Burnt electrical components due to
incorrect voltage supply
- Damage to electrical components due
to failure to secure control box doors.
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Section 7
IMPROPER REPAIRS
89
Section 7 - Improper Repairs
Contents of Section
Improper Repairs (91)
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IMPROPER REPAIRS
An improper repair is any repair performed

where any one of the following defects is
present:
- The repair has not been performed in strict

accordance with GE SeaCo guidelines.
- The repair is of a quality or condition which

could still be defined as damage according
to GE SeaCo guidelines.
- The repair has an adverse affect on the

original ISO dimensions of the tank
container.
- The repair affects the structural integrity of

the tank container.
- Use of incorrect materials.
- Sub-standard preparation or painting.
- Sub-standard cleaning of the tank or

fittings.
- Poor quality welding or workmanship.
Not all improper repairs, as defined, need to be

reworked.
A distinction has to be drawn between repairs

in progress and therefore controllable and
repairs, already in existence on a container,
which are being considered for rectification.
All repairs carried out under the control of GE

SeaCo must be performed in accordance with
GE SeaCo repair procedures. Any repair
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performed in an GE SeaCo depot which does not
meet the GE SeaCo repair criteria should be
rejected and the tank container considered still
damaged and unavailable for lease until the repair
has been made good in accordance with GE
SeaCo repair procedures.
Existing repairs which do not strictly meet GE

SeaCo requirements can be considered
acceptable if they meet the following
requirements:
- The repair has been carried out in a

competent manner using suitable materials
and a good standard of workmanship.
- The repair has been in existence for a long

time without any signs of failure.
- The materials used, although strictly not

meeting GE SeaCo requirements, do not
affect the structural integrity of the
container.
- Repairs to non-critical areas e.g. cladding

panels, which are not unsightly and are
watertight and secure.
- Repairs which may not have been properly

cleaned and painted and are showing
signs of superficial corrosion.
- Abrasive polishing marks to the shell

interior which do not significantly affect the
cleanliness standard or structural integrity.
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Section 8
INSPECTION
GUIDELINES FOR TANK
CONTAINERS
ACCEPTABLE
CONTAINER
CONDITION
(ACC)
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Section 8 - Inspection Guidelines for
Tank Containers Safety
Contents of Section
Introduction (95)
1 Cleanliness (96)
2 Frame (98)
3 Walkway Assembly (105)
4 Paintwork (105)
5 Insulation and Cladding (106)
6 Manway Assembly (109)
7 Safety Valves (112)
8 Top Valves (115)
9 Shell (121)
10 Bottom Valves (123)
11 Heating (128)
12 Miscellaneous
a) Decals and Data Plates (130)
b) Document Holder (132)
c) Spill Box & Compartments (133)
13 Test (134)
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INTRODUCTION
ACCEPTABLE AND NOT ACCEPTABLE

DAMAGE
The inspection guide which follows lists the

component parts of a tank container and
defines the Tank Acceptable Container
Condition (ACC) criteria for:
- NOT ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE

- ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE
NOT ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE is damage that

affects the safety, structural integrity,
cargocarrying capacity or the ISO dimensional
integrity of the tank container.
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MUST BE REPAIRED
ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE is minor damage

which does not significantly affect any of the
above conditions and therefore:
NO REPAIR IS REQUIRED.
DO NOT OPERATE VALVES /FITTINGS OR

ENTER ANY TANK WHICH DOES NOT
POSSESS A VALID CERTIFICATE OF
CLEANLINESS AND VALID ENTRY
CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVE THE SAFE INSPECTION

PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE AS
DETAILED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS
HANDBOOK AND ALL REGIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
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1 CLEANLINESS
1.a) INTERIOR
Not Acceptable Damage/Condition
- Cargo, contamination or odour.

- Transferable stains.
- Corrosion, pitting, grinding or gouges.
- Missing or improper Cleanliness
Certificate.
Acceptable Damage/Condition
- Discoloration or dull appearance.
- Abrasions or scratches more than 120 grit
polish equivalent.
An Internal Shell Condition Chart must be
completed for all interior shell defects. See
Section 3 for details.
NOTE: Tanks without a cleaning document
must be considered unsafe and should not be
inspected.
A cleanliness document is required for all tanks
prior to redelivery to depot for lease termination
(off-hire).
If the cleanliness document is not a Cleanliness
Certificate the tank may be off-hired but a
Cleanliness Certificate is required and should be
added to the off-hire estimate and issued by a
qualified person.
Note: where stains are present, clean a test area at
the time of estimate preparation to both
determine the cost and ensure stains do not
conceal corrosion pitting.
If heavily stained tanks are redelivered, contact the
Ops Centre immediately, to arrange re-cleaning prior
to off-hire.
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1.b) EXTERIOR

- Cargo contamination (cargo overspill).
- Oil, grease
- Contamination of the valve or manlid
compartments.
- General dust and dirt (visible from 10 mtrs).
- Minor dust and dirt (NOT visible from 10
metres).
NOTE: The valve and spill boxes must be
clean. Check areas of overspill for damage to
paint and cladding. Inspect drain tubes to
ensure they are clear.
1.c) FOREIGN MARKINGS

- Hazard warning labels or cargo labels.
- Non-standard labels or misleading marks.
- Remnants of labels.
- Insecure or unserviceable label holders.
- Customer logo
- Serviceable label holders.
- Minor label glue residue.
NOTE:
- Non-standard damaged label holders
should not be replaced. Remove and
make good the area.
- If a customer logo has been fitted over or in
place of the GE SeaCo logo, the customer
logo should be removed. It is not
necessary to renew the GE SeaCo logo,
(See Section 12 of this chapter).
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2 FRAME
2.a) CORNER POSTS
Not Acceptable Damage

- Cuts, holes, gouges or splits.
- Cracks in welds or parent metal.
- Improper repairs.
- Dents or distortions of a formed edge or
face greater than 15 mm irrespective of
length of deformation.
- Dents greater than 10 mm and less than 15
mm in depth in excess of two per post.
- Dents greater than 10 mm exceeding 300
mm in length.
- Twisted or bent beyond the ISO.
- Severe Corrosion.
Acceptable Damage
- Dents or distortions not exceeding 15 mm
in depth except as qualified above.
NOTE: The GE SeaCo preferred corner post
insert shape has angled ends. However
existing inserts with square ends are
acceptable if all other criteria are satisfied.
A maximum of two structurally sound inserts
are allowed to each post.
An insert may include a maximum of two
formed edges.
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Not Acceptable
2.1i 2.1ii 2.1iii 2.1iv
2.1i a. insert through 3 formed edges.
2.1i b. less than 300 mm from casting.
2.1ii less than 150 mm between inserts.
2.1iii overlapping inserts.
2.1iv more than two inserts per post.
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Acceptable Damage
2.2i 2.2ii 2.2iii 2.2iv
2.2i a min. distance between inserts is

150mm.
2.2i b minimum size insert is 150mm.
2.2.ii min. insert at post ends is 300 mm.
2.2iii a full-leng
.0th insert is allowed.
2.2iv two inserts may have a common weld.
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2.b TOP /BOTTOM /SIDE /END /CRASH
END RAILS
(Incl. stacking supports and centre
mounted crash rails)
- Cuts, holes gouges or splits.
- Improper repairs.
- Dents or distortions greater than 25 mm.
- Out of straight greater than 25 mm per 2m.
- Distortion reducing clearance between end
bottom rail and valve to less than 5mm.
- Severe corrosion.
- Loose or missing fasteners.
- Out of ISO.
- Acceptable Damage
- Dents or distortions not exceeding 25mm.
- Dents in bottom face of bottom rails which
do not affect any formed edge.
NOTE: If the damage cannot be straightened
and it is necessary to repair either by an
overplate, insert or a section then the following
criteria will apply when assessing the type and
extent of repair required.
The minimum permissible length of an
overplate, insert or section repair is 50mm; no
maximum limit.
No insert or section may finish within 50mm of
the corner fitting weld or within 50mm of an
existing vertical weld.
If the planned insert or section will end within
these areas then the repairs should be extended to
the corner fitting or the existing weld.
Over-plating is restricted to the top, bottom and
inside faces of the rail where the formed edge is
free of damage.
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2.c) ANCILLARY BRACING AND LOAD
TRANSFER AREAS (LTA)

- Cuts, holes gouges or splits.
- Improper repairs.
- Dents and distortions greater than 25mm.
- Out of ISO.
- Severe corrosion.
Acceptable Damage
- Dents and distortions less than 25mm.
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2.d) TANK BEARER SUPPORTS
- Cuts, holes gouges or splits..

- Improper repairs.
- Dents or distortion greater than 20mm
- Dents of a formed edge greater than
13mm.
- Severe corrosion.
- Out of ISO.
Acceptable Damage
- Dents not exceeding 13/20mm in depth as

qualified above.
NOTE: In all cases of damage to tank bearer

supports the tank shell must also be inspected
for damage.
In all cases of severe corrosion to the tank

bearer supports the section of the bearer
attached to the shell below the insulation must
be checked for structural integrity. This may
require local removal of insulation.
The criteria for repair is detailed in 2(b) above

except that over-plating is not permitted.
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e) ISO DIMENSIONS (FRAME)
i) Diagonals
- Any damage which affects the ISO required

diagonal measurements between corner
fitting apertures.
NOTE: The maximum permitted difference in

distance between centres of apertures of
diagonally opposite corner fittings are:
20' container: 13mm

All end frames: 10mm
ii) End Frame:
- Any dent, bend or bow beyond the limits of

the ISO corner fittings.
iii) Side Frame

iv) Top or Underside

v) Cladding
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3 WALKWAY AND LADDER ASSEMBLY
Insecure.
Cuts, holes, dents affecting safety.
Distortions greater than 50mm.
Dents greater than 25mm.
Out of ISO.
Missing or loose fasteners.
Acceptable Damage
Distortions not exceeding 50mm and less

than 1 m long and not affecting safety.
Dents and distortions not exceeding 25mm
and not affecting safety.
Cuts, holes, dents not affecting safety.
4 PAINTWORK
- Severe Corrosion.
- Severely damaged by cargo contamination.
- Excessive scrapes and abrasions or
delamination
Acceptable Damage
- Superficial Corrosion.
- Discoloration or faded paint colour.
- Minor scrapes and abrasions.
Note: where corrosion is equivalent to Euro

standard Re4 or above, then remedial work is
required.
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5 INSULATION AND CLADDING
5.a) INSULATION
- Missing insulation material.

- Saturated by water or cargo.
- Improper Repairs.
- Deterioration by heat (burnt or baked).
5.b) CLADDING
- Cuts, holes, crack or splits penetrating the

cladding thickness and allowing moisture
ingress.
- Gaps at cladding joints allowing moisture
ingress.
- Deterioration by heat (burnt or baked).
- Insecure cladding or retaining straps.
- Surface damage or staining of cladding
due to cargo contamination.
- Severe corrosion.
- Improper Repairs.
- Distorted outwards beyond the limits of
ISO.
- Dents greater than 25 mm.
- Hammered surface (golf ball surface)
- Distortion not affecting security nor

allowing moisture ingress except as stated
above.
- Abrasion.
- Full belly GRP patch on existing aluminium
cladding.
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NOTE: In all cases of damage to the cladding,
the tank shell, heating tubes and electrical
components must also be checked.
NOTE: The following criteria will apply when

assessing the type and extent of repair
required.
Use overlay riveted patches as the standard
repair.
Minimum patch size 150 x 150 mm.
Min. thickness - GRP 2 mm
Min. thick. - Aluminium alloy 0.9 mm
The GRP or alloy colour must match original.
Use overlay fibre glass tissue as the standard
repair to formed GRP surfaces where riveted
patches are impractical.
Infill repairs should be used for holes less than
25mm to FRP /GRP.
Extend patches to the retainer strap where the
patch is within 30 cm of the strap.
Care must be taken to ensure that drills or
rivets do not damage the shell, steam tubes or
electrical components beneath the cladding.
Multiple patches on panel

If when redelivered to depot the number of
repairs or patches either present or required as
part of the repairs, distracts significantly from
the aesthetic appearance of the tank, then that
section or panel must be replaced to achieve a
more aesthetic appearance to the tank.
A number of small patches (multiple patches in
the same area) can be replaced with a larger
single patch or renewed panel in order to
achieve a more aesthetic result.
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Cladding Patch Repair
Section through Patch
108
6 MANWAY ASSEMBLY
6.a) MANLID AND SWINGBOLT ASSEMBLIES
- Leaks.
- Missing customs sealing ring.
- Dents or distortion greater than 6mm or
affecting proper sealing of the manlid.
- Missing, insecure, seized or non-
operational parts.
- Cracks.
- Pitting, corrosion or contamination.
- Improper repairs.
- Non-standard hand nuts and pivot pins that
are of similar design and material e.g.
bronze or stainless steel.
6.b) MANLID SEAL

- Cuts, cracks or distortion affecting sealing.
- Contamination
- Square butt joints and /or joints not
properly sealed.
- Missing or insecure.
- Minor surface degradation (perish), which

does not contain contamination and does
not affect sealing.
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NOTE: Seals may be cleaned and re-used or
be "turned" to use both sides.
See paragraph 8 below for details of standard
seals and gaskets.
MANLID
7 3
5 2
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Cover
2 Seal ring
3 Swingbolt assembly
4 Neckring
5 Hinge pin
6 Self locking nut
7 Washer
8 Main hinge pin
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6.c) DIPSTICK AND CALIBRATION CHART
Dipsticks are not fitted as standard.
- Distortion or damage to the dipstick

assembly preventing operation.
- Non stainless steel (AISI 316).
- Contamination or corrosion.
- Illegible or insecure.
NOTE:
All tanks are fitted with a calibration

chart.
If a dipstick is fitted at the time of off-

hire remove and place into GE SeaCo
stock.
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7 SAFETY VALVES
7.a) PRESSURE ONLY OR PRESSURE

AND VACUUM RELIEF VALVES
- Contamination or corrosion
- Missing parts.
- Distortions affecting correct operation.
- Leaks or incorrect pressure setting.
- Missing or non-operational Customs
sealing ring.
- Improper repairs, seals or gaskets.
- Missing or illegible statutory markings.
Missing TIR wires where customs ring is fitted.
Missing dust plug.
NOTE: Standard Seals
Component < 2.65 bar > 2.65 bar

Pressure Viton A PTFE
Envelope
Viton
Vacuum Viton A PTFE
Gasket to PTFE envelope PTFE envelope

Tank Compressed Compressed
fibre fibre
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RELIEF VALVE
Item Description
1 Plastic plug
2 Cap
3 Setting locking grub screw
4 Pressure spring pair
5 Pressure Plate
6 Vacuum spring pad
7 Body
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7.b) FLAME ARRESTOR GAUZE (where fitted)
- Missing parts (only if originally fitted).
- Damage or distortion affecting proper
operation.
- Contamination.
NOTE: Flame arrestors are not fitted to
pressure only valves or to non-hazardous
tanks.
c) RUPTURE DISC ASSEMBLIES
Bursting Disc (where fitted)
- Leaks or incorrect pressure rating.
- Damage (broken) or distortion affecting
correct operation or sealing.
- Improper parts, repairs, seals or gaskets.
- Damaged pressure gauge (tell-tale gauge)
affecting correct operation.
NOTE: Rupture discs are not normally fitted as
standard. Many tanks have rupture disc flange
assemblies fitted. Where rupture discs and
flange assemblies are in good condition they
should remain on the tank. A damaged disc
must be removed.
Rupture discs and tell-tale gauge are fitted as
standard to top outlet only tanks and special
tanks e.g.
TY0, TY1, TY2
TD0, TD1, TD2
TA0, TA1, TA2, TA4
TH1, TH2, TH4
TZ1T, TZ2T, TZ3T, TZ4T, TZ5T, TZ6T,
TZ7T, TZ9T.
TU2T, (and applicable TS2).
NOTE: check with ETS Dept. regarding rupture
disc requirements.
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8 TOP VALVES
8.a) AIRLINE VALVE (VENT / VAPOUR
RETURN VALVE)
- Leaks.
- Damage or distortion affecting correct
operation or sealing.
- Non-stainless steel (300 series) parts.
- Defective or non-stainless steel pressure
gauge.
- Missing /broken cap, seal or chain.
- Non-stainless steel cap,
- Missing or non-operational Customs
sealing ring.
- Missing or non-operational parts.
NOTE:
Gauges (manometer) are not fitted as
standard but should not be removed (and
aperture plugged) unless defective.
Outlet screw fitting BSP standard for 6 bar
tanks, 10 bar tanks are fitted with a bolted
flange.
Standard seals and gaskets, see below
8.b) TOP OUTLET VALVE (where fitted)
- Leaks.
- Contamination.
- Damaged seals affecting proper sealing.
- Non-stainless steel (300 series) parts.
- Non standard parts Missing Customs
Sealing ring.
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NOTE: Provision is made for top outlet valves
but the top valve is not fitted, as standard, to
tanks with bottom outlets.
Where valve is fitted do not remove.
The aperture (when a valve no fitted) must be

fitted with a bolted blank plate.
NOTE: top outlet only tanks must be fitted with

syphon pipe.
8.c) Syphon Pipe (Dip Pipe)
- Leaks.
- Contamination.
- Non-stainless steel
- Gap (at bottom less than 8mm, greater
than 14mm)
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TOP DISCHARGE
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Pull ring
2 Handle lever
3 Handle (LH)
4 Spring
5 Handle location pin
6 M6 x 16 screw
7 Retaining washer
8 M8 x 20 capscrew (2)
9 M8 spring washer (2)
10 Stuffing clamp flange c\w TIR
11 PTFE bush
12 PTFE 'O' ring (2)
13 Viton 'O' ring
14 Spindle
15 Spindle seat
16 Body
M8 nut (2)
17
M8 spring washer (2)
18 Closure plate
19 PTFE lower spindle bush
20 PTFE 'O' ring
21 PTFE 'O' ring
22 Lower spindle
23 PTFE seal
24 Seal clamp & Nitrile 'O' ring
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TOP DISCHARGE
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STANDARD SEALS AND GASKETS
Component < 2.65 bar > 2.65 bar

Safety Valve VITON A PTFE env
Pressure'O' Ring VITON
Safety Valve PTFE env PTFE
Vacuum
Safety Valve PTFE env CF PTFE env CF
Gasket to Tank
Airline Seals PTFE PTFE
Manlid Seal
a) Food Grade SWR SWR
b) Chemical Grade PTFE Braid PTFE Braid
c) bolted manlid PTFE -
Top Outlet Valve 'O' VITON A PTFE env
Ring VITON
Top Outlet Valve PTFE PTFE
Seals
Outlet Blank Plate - PTFE env CF
Foot Valve 'O' Ring VITON PTFE env
VITON
Bottom Outlet Valve PTFE PTFE
Seals
Valve to Tank PTFE env PTFE env CF
Gaskets CF
Outlet cap Seals SWR PTFE
Provisional PTFE env CF PTFE env CF
aperature flange
Note Env = envelope

CF = compressed fibre
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8.c) TOP OUTLET BLANK
- Leaks.
- Missing or defective parts.
- Non stainless steel.
- Contamination.
Zinc plated galvanised steel bolts.
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9 SHELL

Leaks.
Cuts, cracks.
Defects to welds or parent materials.
Gouges, scratches or badly executed grinding
(erratic pattern) deeper than 0.1mm.
Excessive grinding or other metal depletion
which reduces the shell thickness to less
than the minimum.
Grinding coarser than120 grit, and
excessive grinding scars /uneven pattern.
Corrosion or pitting.
Stress corrosion.
Improper repairs or non-standard fittings.
Sharp indentations, creases or dents.
Dents greater than 6mm to the top third of
the tank shell.
Dents greater than 10mm to the bottom two
thirds of the tank shell.
Hammer marks (golf ball surface)
Gradual distortions /slow dents measured
over the length between exterior stiffeners
less than 10mm in the bottom two thirds or
less than 6mm in the top third of tank shell.
Light abrasions or scratches to 120 grit
polish equivalent or finer.
Superficial etching with no resulting
contamination traps. (Type A and where the
thickness is not below the minimum.)
Original manufacture rolling marks.
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NOTE: Statutory re-testing is required after all
welded repairs to the tank shell.
Where pitting is recorded a thorough
investigation must be carried out.
An Internal Shell Condition Chart must be
completed whenever defects requiring
repair are detected.
NOTE: All pitting must be reported by type,
surface area affected and location on the
chart detailed in Section 3. An inspection
must be carried out to determine the depth
of pitting and that visible pitting does not
mask cavity pitting or stress corrosion.
The investigation will involve localised polishing
of the surface followed by visual examination
with the aid of a magnifying glass and dye
penetrant.
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10 BOTTOM VALVES
a) FOOT VALVE
Leaks.
Contamination or corrosion
Damage or distortion affecting correct
Improper repairs, seals or gaskets.
Non-stainless steel parts.
Missing or broken Customs sealing ring.
NOTE: Standard seals and gaskets: See

paragraph 8 above.
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FOOT VALVE
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Stuffing seal
2 Viton seal
3 Spindle
4 PTFE seal
5 Spindle bearing
6 Seal energiser
7 Bush seal
8 PTFE seal
9 Viton 'O' ring
10 Spring boss gasket
11 Spring assembly
12 Clamp bolt (2)
13 PTFE 'O' ring
14 M10 x 15 bolt
15 Spring washer (2)
16 Handle assembly
17 Poppet
18 Fortyt 'O' ring
19 Retaining pin
20 Lift fork
21 Countersunk screw (2)
22 Retaining washer
23 Clamp bolt (2)
24 Spring washer (2)
25 Stuffing clamp
26 Retaining washer
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b) BOTTOM OUTLET VALVE
Leaks.
Contamination or corrosion.
Damage or distortion affecting correct
Improper repairs, seals or gaskets.
Non-stainless steel parts.
Missing or broken Customs sealing ring.
NOTE: Standard seals and gaskets. See

Section 8.2
The Bottom Outlet valve terminates in a 3 BSP

screwed outlet. If any other fitting is present,
contact GE SeaCo Operations Centre to
determine if the standard part is to be re-
instated.
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BOTTOM OUTLET
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Split ring
2 Operating lever
3 Handle (LH)
4 Handle location spring
5 Handle location pin
6 M6 countersunk screw
7 Retaining washer
8 M8 x 25 socket capscrew (2)
9 M8 washer (2)
10 Stuffing clamp
11 PTFE bush
12 PTFE 'O' ring
13 Viton 'O' ring
14 Spindle
15 PTFE seal
16 Body
17 M8 spring washer (2)
M8 nut (2)
18 Closure plate
19 PTFE lower spindle bush
20 PTFE 'O' ring
21 PTFE 'O' ring
22 Lower spindle
23 PTFE main seal
24 Nitrile 'O' ring
Clamp plate
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c) OUTLET BLANK (BLIND) FLANGE
Non Acceptable Damage
Leaks.
Non - stainless steel.
Damage or corrosion affecting operation
Missing Customs sealing ring.
d) OUTLET CAP (screw cap)

Leaks
Missing parts.
Non - stainless steel.
Damaged or improper screw threads.
Missing or broken chain.
Damage or corrosion affecting operation
Note: standard screw thread is BSP.
e) REMOTE TRIP
Damage rendering remote trip inoperable.
Seized.
Insecure.
NOTE: Remote trips are fitted as standard to
bottom outlet I>2.65 bar tanks.
e) FUSIBLE LINK
- Damage rendering fusible link inoperable.
- Insecure.
- NOTE: Fusible links are not fitted as
standard to pre-2003 manufactured tanks.
Where fitted, the link must remain in place.
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11 HEATING
a) STEAM TUBE AND CAP
Leaks.
Damaged screwed fittings.
Missing dust caps.
Missing or broken chain.
Distortion to the tank shell,
(due to overpressure or ice expansion).
Tight dust caps which require to be
removed by use of a normal wrench.
NOTE: In all cases of damage the steam tubes
must be pressure tested.
Defective steam traps should be removed;
replacement is not required.
Steam tube dust caps may be made from
aluminium casting, stainless steel, gun metal or
bronze. Replacement caps must be of the
most economical material.
b) THERMOMETER
Not operationing correctly.
Broken face or dial.
Missing or insecure.
Improperly fitted.
Condensation which does not prevent legibility.
Non standard type.
NOTE: Thermometers are fitted as standard to
ALL insulated tanks.
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c) ELECTRIC HEATING
Non operational.
Damage or deterioration that may allow
moisture ingress to control boxes or
elements.
Insecure components, cables or terminals.
Corroded terminals or components.
Improper repairs.
Earth leakage less than 1 megohm.
Missing parts.
NOTE: All parts must be well maintained and

fully operational.
An electric heating function test is required at off-

hire (to prepare the EIR/RE) and at on-hire (pre-
trip inspection) for EVERY tank.
A supply cable of approximately 6m length and a

CE17 plug are fitted as standard.
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12 MISCELLANEOUS
a) DECALS AND DATA PLATES
Insecure.
Missing or illegible plates.
Missing or illegible.
Obscured or partly missing decals.
Twisted or bent beyond limits of ISO.
Scuffs and scratches.
Dents or distortion except as qualified above.
NOTE All Statutory markings (decals and
plates) must be present,.
The company logo (SeaCo, GE SeaCo) is not a

statutory marking and as such is not required.
If the logo is damaged or a repair is carried out
over the logo then the logo should be either
repaired in part as necessary,
replaced completely or
removed completely
using the cheapest option.
130
TANK MARKINGS
Note: Some markings are only statutory

it the tank is operated in a specific
country or region, e.g. ADR,RID or BAM.
131
TANK MARKINGS CONTINUED
b) DOCUMENT HOLDER
Missing, defective or non-operational.

Insecure.
Water filled, or blocked drain-hole.
Non standard type.
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c) SPILL BOX AND COMPARTMENTS
Non operational.
Cargo residue or waste material.
Twisted or bent beyond the ISO limits.
Blocked drain tubes.
Damaged.
Insecure doors /lids where fasteners do
not tightly secure the lid for transport.
Missing Customs sealing ring and door
fasteners.
Dents, distortions or splits except as

qualified above.
d) EARTH (Ground) LUG
Damaged, missing or painted.
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13 TEST
a) Leak Test
Leak tests are required under the following

circumstances:
- as part of the off-hire survey to check the
tank shell, valves, safety valves and
fittings.
- Following repair completion where the
tank failed the off-hire leak test.
- Following repair completion where
repairs could have affected the tank leak
tightness.
This test does not replace the periodic leakage or
hydrostatic test which is performed as part of the
2.5 or 5 year test procedures.
b) Leak Test Procedure

The tank container should be pressurised with
air as the pressurising medium. The Test
Pressure should be a minimum pressure of
1bar and a maximum of 25% of the barrels
Max. Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP).
This test will be used to test the integrity of the
tank barrel, valves and fittings.
The pressurising medium should be introduced
to the tank and raised (slowly and with due
care) to the required pressure. When the
required pressure is reached it must be held for
10 minutes without loss in pressure.
The exterior flanges, valves and fittings must

be checked to ensure that they are not leaking.
Leaks can be identified by the continual
formation of bubbles in the solution when it is
introduced around the area being tested.
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The bottom outlet valve should be tested using
an apparatus similar to that shown below.
Checking the foot valve and the outlet valve

separately.
Due to the nature of the air test medium it

might seep pass the sealing faces where a
liquid will not leak. Because of this it is
permissible for the internal valve seals to seep
a tiny amount in accordance with the criteria.
Re-setting the foot valve (by opening and

slamming) might be necessary to stop leaks.
Leaks.
Manufacturers tolerance as noted below.
Set-up to Leak Test Bottom Outlet Valve
Observe the water

surface for bubbles
Water level
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Location /Component Air Tolerance Liquid Tolerance
Shell Zero Zero
Manlid, manlid seal Zero Zero
Flanges, gaskets Zero Zero
Exterior of all valves Zero Zero
Relief valve O ring Zero Zero
Airline butterfly valve ball seal Manufacturers tolerance Zero
Airline valve closure plate seal Manufacturers tolerance Zero
Butterfly valve closure plate seal Manufacturers tolerance Zero
Foot valve closure plate O ring Manufacturers tolerance Zero
Bottom valve assembly Zero Zero
(both valves closed)
Outlet cap or plate Zero Zero
c) Statutory Test
Statutory re-testing is required after all welded

repairs to the shell and as noted below.
NOTE: Dangerous goods cargo may only be

transported in a tank container that has a valid
test certificate.
Determination of which statutory test to

carryout must be based on the criterion below:
A 2.5 year leak test should be carried out
when a 2.5 year test is due (i.e. 2.5 years
after the last 5 year test) providing the test
is up to 3 months or less before or after test
expiry.
Any tank that requires a 2.5 year test but
the test is more than 3 months before or
after expiry date should be given a 5 year
test.
Any tank that requires a 5 year test should
be given a 5 year test
Any tank arriving into depot with 6 months
or less remaining test date should be
tested as part of the estimate.
Any unit in depot under repair where the
test date has 6 months or less remaining
should be tested at the time of repair.
Any unit in depot where the unit is status A
and the test becomes due within 6 months
should be tested (except where instructions
not to test the tank are issued in writing
because the unit is not a demand unit)
Any unit in depot to be delivered to a
customer should have 6 months (or more)
test remaining at the day of delivery
(except when notified in writing to the
contrary).
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Test Intervals
The table below gives the maximum interval
between tests or examinations that is
acceptable to the Competent Authorities.
Test or Maximum interval between

Examination tests required by the
regulations (years)
IMO US DOT ADR CSC
CFR 49 RID
5 year, hydraulic tank 5 5 5 -
test at test pressure
2.5yr Leak test, 2.5 - 2.5 -
pneumatic tank test at
<MAWP
Relief valve operation 2.5 2.5 2.5 -
test
Visual inspection 2.5 2.5 2.5 -
interior
Visual inspection yes no yes -
waiver at 2.5 year
subject to approval
Visual inspection 2.5 2.5 2.5 -
exterior
Valves and fittings
Visual inspection 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
structure
2.5 year test date <90 <180 <180 <180
tolerance (days) >90 >0 >0 >0
2.5 year test waiver yes yes yes yes
(dedicated cargo,
subject to approval)
Tolerance overdue 180 0 0 0
test (dedicated cargo,
subject to approval)
Note Tests are required for tanks used to transport
hazardous cargo, class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
The regulations do not require tests for non
hazardous, non regulated cargo except CSC
Tanks used for static storage within a plant
should comply with local regulations -
transportation regulations do not necessarily
apply
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Section 9
CONVENTION FOR
SAFE CONTAINERS
(CSC)
139
Section 9 - Convention for Safe Containers
Contents of Section
Convention for Safe Containers. (141)
Fitting the CSC Plate (141)
Marking the container to indicate that it is
operated under ACEP (142)
Appendix 9.1 - Data Plate (143)
Personal NOTES (144)
140
CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS
(CSC)
1 INTRODUCTION
Every container must be checked on return to
depot to ensure that it carries a valid data plate.
This consolidated data plate should incorporate
a CSC plate. If the data plate does not include
a CSC plate then this must be fitted separately.
In addition every container must be checked to
ensure that it is marked to indicate that it is
operated under GE SeaCo's Approved
Continuous Examination Programme
(ACEP). See paragraph 3 below for detailed
instructions.
2 FITTING A CSC PLATE
A new data plate must be fitted when:
- The original data plate has been lost.
- The container has never been fitted with a
data plate.
Contact the GE SeaCo Operations Centre for
the technical data, which must be stamped on
the plate.
All letters and numbers stamped on the plate
must be a minimum of 5mm in height. An
example of a typical data plate and the data
required is illustrated below.
The new CSC plate must be fixed in a readily visible

place as close as possible to other existing approval
plates e.g. Customs Type Approval plate etc.
The majority of GE SeaCo tanks are fitted with a
consolidated data plate, (as shown below).
Use 4mm diameter zinc plated steel drive or self-
sealing pull rivets to fix the plate to the tank
frame.
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3. MARKING THE CONTAINER TO INDICATE
THAT IT IS OPERATED UNDER ACEP
Every tank must be marked with the standard
GE SeaCo ACEP approval number or a decal
bearing the approval number ACEP-BDA-01 on
or next to the CSC plate. This approval number
is unique to GE SeaCo and if a decal bearing any
other approval number is found on the container
it must be removed.
If the ACEP decal is missing, a decal bearing the
above approval number must be fixed to the CSC
plate in the section entitled Next Examination
Due. Alternatively, if there is insufficient space,
fit the decal immediately next to the CSC plate.
The standard ACEP decal is illustrated below:
GE SeaCo Ops Centres/Depots must obtain

supplies of the GE SeaCo ACEP decal from
Engineering and Technical Services Dept.,
GE SeaCo London.
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Appendix 9.1 - DATA PLATE
GE SEACO srl
BRIDGETOWN BARBADOS
TANK SERIAL No. SCZU 870030-8
MANUFACTURE BY YORKSHIRE MARINE CONTAINERS
ADDRESS BEVERLEY ENGLAND
Date OF MANUFACTURE:
MANUFACTURERS SERIAL NO:
TANK DESIGN CODE: ASME. SECT. VIII DIV.1
TANK TYPE UN
PORTABLE TANK T11:
CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS/DIMENSIONS
NOMINAL LIQUID CAPACITY 24,000 LITRES
TOTAL MEASURE WATER CAPACITY AT 200C
24010 6343 US
TitARE WEIGHT: 3650 kg 8046 lb
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD: 26830 kg 59150 lb
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 30480 kg 67200 lb
PRESSURES
TANK WORKING PRESSURE: 4-0 bar 58 lb/in
TANK TEST PRESSURE: 6-0 bar 87 lb/in
STEAM TUBE WORKING PRESSURE: 4 bar 58 lb/in
STEAM TUBE TEST PRESSURE 6 bar 87 lb/in
TEMPERATURES
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE:
METALLURIGAL DESIGN TEMPERATURE:
MAXIMUM PRODUCT TEMPERATURE
TOTAL HEAT LEAKAGE FACTOR:
FOR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE RANGE:
MATERIALS
TANK SHELL & ENDS BS1501:PART3: 316S33.
TANK WELDS BS316S92. STEAM DUCTS 316S33
SHELL THICKNESS 4.8mm, ENDS 5.7mm
EQUIVALENT MIN.THICKNESS MILD STEEL 6.35mm
INSULATION POLYURETHANE
FRAME BS 50C HIGH TENSILE STEEL
CONNECTIONS
BOTTOM OULET 3 inch AIRLINE 2 inch BSP
TOP OUTLET 3 inch BSTD STEAM TUBES .75 inch BSP
INSPECTING AUTHORITY
LLOYDS REGISTER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
REGULATING AUTHORITIES AND APPROVAL/PERMIT Nos.
Approval No. DOT (UK) IMO Type 1
DOT (US) IMOO1
ADR/RID CERT No 032567 CTC
UIC APPROVAL RAILWAYS CODE
COUNTRY OF APPROVAL UNITED KINGDOM
TESTS
FIRST AND SUBSEQUENT TEST DATES 4/92
5 YEAR TEST DATE
WITNESS MARK
CSC SAFETY APPROVAL
APPROVAL REFERENCE GB-LR 7708-3/92
DATE MANUFACTURED APRIL 92
IDENTIFICATION NO. SCZU 870030-8
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT 30,480 kg 67,200 lb
ALLOWABLE STACKING WEIGHT FOR 162,560 kg 358,380
1.8G 15240 kg lb
RACKING TEST LOAD VALUE 33,600 lb
2R LONGITUDINAL INERTIA &IR LATERAL INERTIA TESTED
ACEP BDA-01
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SECTION 1 Safety (3)

SECTION 2 Definitions and Cleaning

SECTION 3 Completion of Tank Repair

SECTION 4 Inspection Procedures (59)

SECTION 6 Identification of Frequent Misuse

SECTION 7 Improper Repairs (89)

SECTION 8 Inspection Guidelines for Tank

SECTION 9 Convention for Safe Containers

For further information please contact:

Engineering and Technical Services Department

GE SeaCo Services Ltd.

All advice and information contained within this

Safe inspection procedures and practice. (5)

Specific Inspection Hazards (6)

SEE SECTION 2 FOR DEFINITION OF A

Inspections should be carried out in compliance

SAFE INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND

Tank containers are designed to transport

Cargoes might be transported under a blanket

Do not operate any valves/fittings or enter any

Before entering a tank the inspector must:

SPECIFIC INSPECTION HAZARDS

Personnel must be mindful of certain specific

Asphyxiation or poisoning upon entry into an

Always face away from the manlid opening

Jamming of fingers in open valves during

Falling from damaged ladder or walkway.

Damage is one or more physical defects in a

2 AGE RELATED DETERIORATION

Age Related Deterioration (ARD) is one or

An improper repair is any repair performed

- The repair has not been performed in

- The repair has an adverse affect on the

- The repair affects the structural

- Use of incorrect materials.

- Sub standard preparation or painting.

- Poor quality welding or workmanship.

- Sub-standard cleaning or polishing of

Full refurbishment is the process of removing

The insulation and cladding may be refurbished

Partial refurbishment is the process of

Tank Container in its entirety. (Not just the

Tank designed and approved for the carriage of

8 STATUTORY TEST DATE

The date when a periodic inspection and

Detachable parts are components which are

Any damage resulting from the lessee's failure to

a) Evidence of Last Cargo

A written document from a qualified and

b) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

A document issued by the manufacturer of the

A document issued by a qualified person

See Appendix 2.1 for an example of a

The Cleaning Certificate date of issue should

d) Cleaning Receipt (wash ticket)

A document issued by the qualified person of a

See Appendix 2.2 for an example of a Cleaning

e) Entry Permit (or Safety Certificate)

A document issued by a qualified person of the

- Tank container serial number

See Appendix 2.3 for an example of an Entry

The validity of the Entry Permit is strictly on a

Is a written declaration that the tank has been